The tagine originates in North Africa where the same design has been in use for centuries to cook meats, poultry, vegetables, fruits and spices. It is to be used very slowly on the hob so that the finished dish is full of succulence and flavour.
Le Creuset Tagine, 31cm
Ideal for:
Simmering traditional North African dishes with meat, poultry, vegetables, fish and desserts
Baking quiches, pies, tarts and cakes in the base of the tagine.
The base cooking dish is made from cast iron with a flat bottom
It can be used on any heat source, or on it's own as a baking dish in the oven
The "coolie" style lid is made from earthenware so it still offers the same cooking features as the original
Steam is re-condensed into water droplets on its cool walls and falls back into the ingredients keeping it moist
The 31cm size portion size suits 6 to 8 people