Is this only for soups or a multipurpose pot that can be used for sautéing and rice dishes?
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It's primarily for soups and stews. It could be used for sautéing, as in sautéing ingredients for the soup/stew, but isn't supposed to be used at more than medium heat.
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Hi thereIt is a fantastic pot that you can use for EVERYTHING you want: rice dishes are splendid inside and sautéing is also no problem. The taste of the food is better in the clay pot. I am absolutely contented with my Kotobuki Donabe pots. I also have the: Kotobuki 190-803 Earthenware Rice Cooker, Matte Black and it`s the best rice taste I ever had!!Best wishesAdriana
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The literature only has instructions on cooking rice. The box mentions cooking soup but nothing in the instructions. I think you'll have to go to a multi-use cooker.
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I suppose you could, but personally I would not want to use a plastic pot for an extended period of time. A stock pot or crock pot works great for soups being cooked lengthy amounts of time. This prep works set is ideal for cooking pasta or steaming rice in the microwave. It will also cook or steam veggies. My daughter uses it in the microwave in her dorm room--very handy and versatile.
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I would not recommend it, for it is too delicate. It is to be used as a tranfer pot for your already boiled water source and for serving and/or steeping.
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I use it for soups such as pumpkin soup etc. You should be fine with gravy and soups.
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Did you use the stainless pot? I have never tried making soup with it - just rice and steam (buns, left overs, eggs, meat etc). I don't think it would be good to make soup because soups usually take hours and the water outside the stainless inner pot will dry out before the soup is ready. You can make congee with it but soup is probably better with regular pot or a croakpot. Hope that helps.
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It can be used for simmering or sauting. The pan itself is heavy, well constructed and likely to last many, many years with care. The poaching cups and holder are a lot less sturdy, but then there really isn't much else use for them. In all, this could be an heirloom piece, easily lasting a few generations with proper care.
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I really like this pot. I have only had it for 3 months. I have used it for chicken meals, soups, and cooking pasta. Use medium heat so as not to scorch the food or pot.
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I have used it for almost everything including several types of rice. The water boils and than steams. perfect for rice. Nice in that nothing sticks to te bottom.
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I think so....it heats evenly, the sides can get hot, but if keep at a low temp with frequent stirring. Works great for soups, sauces I have made. Good Luck!
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If the only thing you want to do is steam veggies, it may not be the best appliance. I use it as a pressure cooker for beans, a rice/grain cooker, a soup pot (great because you can saute right in the pot before you put in water or stock) and a slow cooker. I really love this appliance and use it regularly. That being said, I usually steam my veggies on the stove top in a stainless steamer pot.
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Yes, you can sauté and use it like a thick bottomed pot or pan. I believe this is true of all pressure cookers for a stovetop.
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Oh yes, it is! this pot is very nice for soup, stew, chili, etc...hope i've helped and you buy one.
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There is only one clay pot - I don't think you can steam and cook rice at the same time. It is an excellent rice cooker though.
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Editing my previous response. The bottom pot IS double clad, so it can be used for other cooking needs. Sorry for writing without checking.
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This question begets more questions....I guess it depends on how big/busy of a restaurant you are talking about. Remember it IS a SLOW cooker. If you want to prepare soups you need to give yourself 6 hours for the soups to cook and flavors to meld. It will hold 6 quarts (192 ozs) which would only provide 24--8 oz servings. As for rice, I've never tried it to cook only rice, but my guess is you'd be better off with a large electric rice cooker as found in an Asian market....they're large and fast!
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This pot (sauce pan) holds five (5) cups of liquid. It is good size for soups and sauces. It is stain resistant to tomato sauce stains; it has convenient lid to prevent hot food from splashing. I have three of these pots and think they are great (I bought one and liked it so much I bought two more). Highly recommended.