Product Details • Material: Heat-resistant clay or ceramic designed for stovetop and slow-cooking use. • Design: Traditional casserole or donabe style with a tight-fitting lid to retain moisture and heat. A 23 cm by 3.2-liter capacity pot is an excellent versatile size, functioning as a true kitchen workhorse. It easily accommodates single-pot comfort meals, hearty side dishes, or stews for about 3 to 4 people. If you are buying this specific style of clay or ceramic pot, it is highly recommended to follow a quick care setup before your first use to ensure the longevity of your cookware. Initial Prep & First-Time Care • Sealing the Clay: Traditional clay variants often benefit from being seasoned before the first use. A common method is soaking the clean pot in water overnight, letting it dry completely, and then boiling a simple slurry of water and rice flour or starch on very low heat to fill in microscopic pores. • Thermal Shock Prevention: Ceramic and clay heat up slowly but hold their temperature beautifully. To avoid cracks, always heat the pot up gradually along with your stove burner, and never put a piping-hot clay pot directly onto a freezing cold metal sink or granite countertop. Use a wooden or cork heat trivet.