I thought I had seen just about every possible kitchen apparatus reconsidered in easy, non-stick silicone, from spatulas to cupcake pans and ice cube trays. But, I had not. Yesterday, when scanning the sales at TJ Maxx, I spotted something new: a silicone tagine.
The tagine is the traditional conical shaped 'pan' of Morocco and used in the preparation of the dish of the same name. The cover collects condensation, returning liquids to the cooking food and producing succulent morsels served with couscous. The Moroccan version is generally made from heavy clay and decorated with....Moroccan designs. What else?! Several European manufacturers have reimagined the tradition dish in cast iron, including Staub and Le Creuset. You often have a choice of colors for the enameled tops. The silicone version from Okra is much cheaper, although probably a little smaller than the cast-iron versions. It's oven safe up to 426 degrees and can also be used in the microwave. It's available in raspberry or black for about $20. For recipes to use in your tagine, check here.
The tagine is the traditional conical shaped 'pan' of Morocco and used in the preparation of the dish of the same name. The cover collects condensation, returning liquids to the cooking food and producing succulent morsels served with couscous. The Moroccan version is generally made from heavy clay and decorated with....Moroccan designs. What else?! Several European manufacturers have reimagined the tradition dish in cast iron, including Staub and Le Creuset. You often have a choice of colors for the enameled tops. The silicone version from Okra is much cheaper, although probably a little smaller than the cast-iron versions. It's oven safe up to 426 degrees and can also be used in the microwave. It's available in raspberry or black for about $20. For recipes to use in your tagine, check here.