I can't get my Korean stone dolsot bowl clean

[BAPyessir6]

So I made dolsot bibimbap the other night. (You heat a stoneware bowl in the oven then throw rice in the bowl then put the bowl on a burner (mine's electric) for about 10 minutes to crisp up the rice.). Now it burned in several tiny spots on the pan and I can not get it clean. I've tried boiling water in the pot for 15 minutes, using steel wool (which it says you're not supposed to do ), scrubbing for 10 minutes, even some power wash. Any tips?

 

[Kathleen]

I honestly have no idea. But I would cover it with a paste made of water and baking soda and let it set before using a plastic scraper to gently remove the spots.

 

[Aunt Bea]

This was all new to me but I saw quite a bit of advice online which included.

Soaking
Baking soda and vinegar.
Rock salt, as a mild abrasive.

I’m wondering if discoloration is normal and will eventually even out with age and use or maybe I just have low standards when it comes to scrubbing pots.

Good luck!

 

[caseydog]

I’m wondering if discoloration is normal and will eventually even out with age and use or maybe I just have low standards when it comes to scrubbing pots.

I'm wondering that, too. A really good, old, well seasoned wok doesn't look pretty, but is cherished by cooks/chefs who use woks a lot.

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[dragnlaw]

If that is glazed I would not use steel wool as per they've said. But if it is glazed why not try Aunt Bea's trick with a plastic square closure from a bread bag. Soak as others have said then use the plastic to try and scrape it away. If that doesn't work - don't worry about it. Life goes on. It's not going to change the taste of anything.

 

[taxlady]

Another thing I wouldn't use on that is bleach. It might work, but it will degrade the glaze.

 

[caseydog]

I did a quick search, and found this...

How To Care For A Dolsot Pot: Seasoning, Usage, And Cleaning

In this article, we will learn how to care for a dolsot pot, process of seasoning, usage, tips and offer guidance on preparing the pot before cooking.

www.katachiware.com.au

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