I will be chopping ground fresh fish. Is the bowl suitable? Should it first be oiled with mineral oil?
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It will need to be oiled first with either a salad bowl finish or mineral oil. We do send instructions for the oiling process with the bowls.
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It does need to be oiled and also oiled after each cleaning. It is raw wood so it takes a lot of oil.
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I change the oil if i am cooking french fries after cooking fish in it. Don't seem to have a problem with food tasting different or the quality of the food if using the same oild 4-5 times.
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after it is cool, i pour it down the kitchen sink drain. oil will not turn solid so it's ok. if you are using a solid type of frying medium, throw it in the trash after it turns solid again. i have been doing it for 16 years and my drains are fast.
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I've never done that but I'm sure it can be done my father uses a grinding bowl and it does get a fine texture. I use a salt grinder but I prefer to use the salt to cook in its natural state.
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I seasoned it with peanut oil and cooked the oil in the empty wok until it smoked. Don't use soap to clean it. Rinse with water and wipe dry, then rub it down with oil soaked towel. I store mine in a plastic bag.
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I've been having good results by using vegetable cooking oil for my kitchen knives. Additionally I rinse several times during sharpening to keep grit down. It's a cheap stone so I don't care if the oil breaks it down or anything.
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When I received mine, I immediately seasoned it with mineral oil. I only have to rinse it with water, and dry immediately.
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I have used oil and just water. Both work great but, I'd use one or the other. Other wise, it will just wear out the stone. I was just using the stone to sharpen my lawn mower blade and my machete, today. It's an awesome stone.
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Mineral oil. It arrives with absolutely no moisture. Read up on caring for a bamboo cutting board.
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I would say yes as when using the mic bowl it is an option to put a small amount of oil in as well. I use olive oil but coconut would be fine...the salt shouldn't harm it. However...only use like a 1/4 cup of popcorn at a time, bon appetit!
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I use metal spatulas on mine...also make sure your oil is hot before adding food. Never use a spray oil. I prefer peanut or grapeseed oil. Something with a high smoke point. It is more like a wok than cast iron. For cleaning I use steel scour pads (not soap pads, not steel wool) to break up any major issues I might have. Also a green scotch brite pad. Usually just a damp cloth does it for me though. What are you trying to cook that sticks so badly? I suggest putting it in the oven with a light coat of grapeseed oil on about 250*F for about an hour....rubbing it with a little more after thirty minutes. Hope this helps. I use metal spatulas on mine...also make sure your oil is hot before adding food. Never use a spray oil. I prefer peanut or grapeseed oil. Something with a high smoke point. It is more like a wok than cast iron. For cleaning I use steel scour pads (not soap pads, not steel wool) to break up any major issues I might have. Also a green scotch brite pad. Usually just a damp cloth does it for me though. What are you trying to cook that sticks so badly? I suggest putting it in the oven with a light coat of grapeseed oil on about 250*F for about an hour....rubbing it with a little... » Read More I use metal spatulas on mine...also make sure your oil is hot before adding food. Never use a spray oil. I prefer peanut or grapeseed oil. Something with a high smoke point. It is more like a wok than cast iron. For cleaning I use steel scour pads (not soap pads, not steel wool) to break up any major issues I might have. Also a green scotch brite pad. Usually just a damp cloth does it for me though. What are you trying to cook that sticks so badly? I suggest putting it in the oven with a light coat of grapeseed oil on about 250*F for about an hour....rubbing it with a little more after thirty minutes. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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You should not use oil with this type of sharpener. The youtube website has a few good videos on this sharpener.
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I own this bowl.but have not used for chopping. I own 2 bamboo cutting boards and after much use they don't show it, so I'm guessing you can. It won't be ruined, it might just show it's been used, but probably not much. Bamboo is an amazing wood.
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Mineral oil is not harmful. It is a super refined food-safe finish. You can apply and re-apply whenever the rolling pin appears dry.
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I bought mine for fish and have used it many times without any problems. Should work fine for the food you mentioned.
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Oil is best but water with drop of dish soap will work. It's a decent stone.
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It is hard wood. I spent several days literally coating and letting the food grade mineral oil soak in over and over before using this board. Please do the same. I now have an incredibly good chef style cutting board that (because I prepared it right) is just something great to have and use, but also very maintenance free. once you think you have enough mineral oil soaked into the board, triple that and then you are probably close. No kidding. and for the love of Pete, please don't use vegetable oil or olive oil. Mineral oil only, food grade.