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navan

Hi all, I'd really appreciate some help from those in the know. I have a new tajine that's glazed. Comes straight from a producer in Fes. Looks pretty, but how can I tell if it's for cooking or presentation purposes? I understand from various web sources that certain painted and glazed tajines can be used for cooking in them. But how can I tell whether mine is one of those?
I can hardly wait to introduce those lovely Moroccan tajines to family...
Thanks a mil in advance

Abdel

Hi and welcome to GoMorocco. It is very hard to say without seeing photos, take photo and share it maybe we can tell or maybe why don't you give it a shot and just cook on it, then you will know for sure

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navan

Hi Abdel, thanks for the welcome and for your kind offer to help. I'd rather not ruin this tajine right away, so here are two pics. Curious to read your verdict

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Arwen

Hi and welcome Navan. From the pics it looks quite decorative it would be a shame to risk breaking it if it's not heat resistant. Most of the ones I saw being used for cooking were of a plain terracotta. Does your Tagine have any marks or information to say weather it's suitable for cooking or presentation only purposes?

I have a metal one...doesn't look as good but cooks things just as well.

navan

Thanks a lot, Arwen, for your kind words and also for spending time on my little query. The tajine comes from a workshop in Fes, and all it has is "Fes Naji B" on the bottom. The guys in the shop went out of their way to convince me that this nice piece of pottery was heat resistant and dishwasher proof and that it could cook by itself - you know how this goes
I tested it at 150 degrees C in the oven - it did not crack, although hairline cracks did appear here and there....
So, I guess the smart decision would be to get a plain terracotta tajine for cooking those delicious Moroccan dishes and leave this one for presentation....

Arwen

I can imagine the sales pitch... I suppose getting another tagine has the benefit of another trip to Morocco..

navan

Wouldn't that be great... Morocco is one of the friendliest places I've ever visited. Want to - and will - go back. Whether for a tajine...
BTW: any idea where I could buy a decent plain earthenwate tajine on the internet? Just cause I'm desperate to cook Moroccan - and I already have a presentation tajine to put on the table....

Arwen

Hi Navan, you could try this site they have them.. Look under cookware. I also found Morocco a very friendly country to visit. I've been twice but I think I have many more trips ahead as I think there is an awful lot more to see.

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