Made in Portugal Traditional Aluminum Cataplana Food Steamer Pot (12" - 30 cm)

Description

Traditional Cataplana or Clams Steamer - This Portuguese hammered Copper cataplana is a traditional way to cook dishes on the stove top or in the oven. It can also steam mussels, clams or scallops. Used to cook typically Mediterranean dishes, especially clams and seafood in general. The cooking process used by the cataplana prevents the loss of the ingredients aromas, ensuring full and excellent flavor. Furthermore,cooking in the Cataplana is healthier since the recipes use less fat, and thus contain fewer calories. The typical Copper Cataplana (tin-plated interior)distributes the heat more evenly and efficiently.Made of hammered heavy gauge Copper with Copper hinges, handles and clamps, it is tin lined on the inside. Cataplana's come with a semi flat bottom for sturdiness and balance.