Has anyone tried baking Japanese mochi in this? If so, did you need to oil the pan?
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The inside surface of the cavities is slick and slippery. I think almost everything made in these silicone pans will slip right out. But, to be sure if you don't want to take a chance, just do a light once over with some Pam spray.
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Love the pan. Just make sure you keep it seasoned well. Oil shouldn't build up, you clean it and season it after each use. At least I do.
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I don't think this machine can help you make "mochi ice creams". I haven't done it myself, but using "mochi-ko-(rice flour)"�i���*��jis the way to do it. Make dough from this, and cover ice cream with it.
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I didn't and still love ours. Use it all the time. It is showing some signs of wear but less than other high quality non-stick pans.
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I always grease/flour my pan or use Baker's Joy spray. I used a different baking spray once and had awful results. So, I wouldn't risk not using anything.
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Not yet, but from the looks of it, most of the common pans are a bit wider (to as wide as a fried egg) in diameter and a bit shallow. Though I reckon you can improvise a bit by putting in less batter and they'll turn out to be "mini-sized". Thank you for asking that question - gave me an idea to try that as well in the takoyaki pan.
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Thank you for your input.I found a few Japanese cookbooks that intend for Le Creuset cast iron ovens. The recipes seem easy. It is Japanese cooking in the cast iron. Photos look fabuluous.
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Stone Wear with a coating that works for me. We do a lot of stir fry and it works fine because it is so large.Don't put it in the dishwasher just wipe it out then you can wipe it with a little cooking for next time. It hasa great base on the bottom spreads the heat! Hope the deal is still on? Dave;
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I generously grease the pan with Crisco and paper towel- put in oven and bake at 350 for hour and half. turn off oven leave pan in oven till cools off. Been cooking breakfast everyday for three months. Pan is a little stickier now than the first month, but it still wipes out 90% and whats left washes easily with hot soapy water and sponge. js
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Yes, I personally like to use a little oil/spray before cooking. Keeps the pan in new condition and food tastes better.
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I have used oil spray on it but only because my recipe calls for it. I have been tempted not to as the "tin" is so pliable and soft.
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I have not had to grease mine. I love this pan and have used it several time for things other than muffins.
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I actually don't use any oil, I put the dough in a cut open baggie and press it. That way it doesn't stick.
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As I recall, the directions said just to rub a little salad oil on the pan before using for the first time. I did that, and it worked just fine.
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Well, my sister is the one that bakes. She makes her cakes in a regular house oven and they are perfect. But she also uses some ingredients and other methods with this pans that she won't share. Sorry if it wasnt much help.
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It's not ideal to cook rice and/ or sauté foods in this dish, as it is not non-stick. It is perfect however for Japanese Hot Pots ....... just don't forget to soak the dish first. Happy cooking �
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I brushed oil on it for the first use to season it...but no oil after that. I guess you could try it, but the instructions say to season it.