Features and Selection of Ceramic Ovenware

Features and Selection of Ceramic Ovenware

Features and Selection of Ceramic Ovenware

#Ceramic Ovenware
#Baking Dishes
#Easy Cooking

Oven dishes are perfect year-round, and making them at home is not only convenient and affordable but also avoids the frustration of a hot kitchen. Having bakeware that works in the microwave, oven, or even on direct heat makes the whole cooking process simple. Just season ➜ assemble ➜ bake, and you’re ready to enjoy a delicious meal!

Choosing the right baking dish that meets your cooking needs is essential. Bakeware comes in various materials such as heat-resistant glass, ceramic, and enamel, and is available in shapes like rectangular or round. The variety of heat sources they accommodate also differs. Ema’s Table recommends the most popular and versatile option for a wide range of recipes: ceramic ovenware. Please visit the Oven Plate Collection and Baking Bowl Collection for your reference.

Ceramic bakeware is known for its high heat resistance and excellent heat retention, making it perfect for a variety of oven-based dishes. Most are also microwave-safe for reheating and some can even be used directly on gas stoves, enhancing their overall practicality. Many ceramic baking dishes have a non-stick coating, making them easy to clean after enjoying your meal. Compared to the uniform look of glass or stainless steel, ceramic dishes offer stylish colors and designs that can elevate the presentation of your food. The only drawback is that ceramic can be more fragile, so handle it with care.

  • For Family Meals

When cooking for family or gatherings, choose the right size and capacity to suit your needs, and select bakeware with different rim designs based on the dish. If you’re hosting a party or celebration, a larger capacity dish of 1L or more is recommended. Deeper bakeware is more versatile and can help minimize the number of dishes to clean, making your meal experience even more enjoyable!

- Casseroles, lasagna, risotto: Choose deep bakeware to prevent sauce overflow

- Meats, roasted vegetables, pasta: A shallow baking dish works well

   

  • For Individual Meals

A single serving of baked pasta is typically around 350 ml. Use this as a baseline and adjust based on your appetite to find the right capacity. Even with limited kitchen space, a versatile bakeware piece that combines prep, cooking, and plating functions can help you create a delicious and satisfying meal, turning cooking into a therapeutic and simple task!

- Limited stovetop options: Opt for bakeware that works in both the oven and microwave for more versatility

- Limited space: Choose bakeware that fits inside a small oven and can be stacked for convenience

   

  • For Baking Desserts

Bakeware isn’t just for meals—it can also help create beautiful desserts. For your favorite fruit pies or cakes, a round baking dish is ideal for achieving that perfectly round shape! Unlike metal bakeware that heats up quickly, ceramic bakeware gradually warms up, making it perfect for slow baking and ensuring rich, delicious flavors.

- Cheesecakes, cupcakes, puddings: Choose the appropriate size based on the type of dessert

- Using acidic ingredients like lemon or buttermilk: Ceramic materials prevent chemical reactions with the ingredients, preserving the dessert's flavor.

   

#陶瓷烤皿
#焗烤料理
#簡單烹調

焗烤料理一年四季都適合,自己動手在家做,不僅方便平價,還能避免下厨悶熱的煩躁。一件適用微波、烤箱、甚至直火的烤盤,更讓整個烹調過程變簡單,只要調味 ➜ 擺料 ➜ 入烤箱,就能坐等上桌大啖美味!

選購符合料理需求的焗烤皿是首要,市面上材質從耐熱玻璃、陶瓷到琺瑯應有盡有,也有長方形、圓形等不同形狀,相對應的熱源更是多元。Ema’s Table 推薦最熱門、也是最方便活用於各式食譜的陶瓷焗烤盤,並整理了 Oven Plate 專區Baking Bowl 專區供桌友們參考。

陶瓷焗烤盤具有耐高溫、保溫效果好的特質,能靈活運用在各種烤箱料理之中,且大多能與微波爐兼容,可用來預熱菜餚,有些更能瓦斯爐直火加熱,增加整體實用性。陶瓷烤盤一般都有經過塗層加工,令食材不易沾黏,享用完美食之後方便清潔,省時省力。另外,相較於玻璃和不鏽鋼的單一外觀,陶瓷烤皿擁有時尚感的顔色和款式,在製作料理的同時也能為餐桌擺盤加分。唯一的缺點就是陶瓷比較不耐碰撞,所以使用上需要小心一些。

  • 多人料理適用

根據家庭、聚會人數選擇適應的容量與尺寸,也能針對不同的料理特性,選用不同邊緣設計的烤皿。如果打算運用在派對、慶生活動等場合,建議選擇1L以上的大容量,而深型焗烤盤泛用性更高,同時還能減少收拾與清潔鍋具碗盤的時間,讓每次用餐聚會更盡興!

燉菜、千層麵、烤飯⋯⋯|烤皿需具深度,以防食材湯汁溢出
肉排、烤蔬菜、意麵⋯⋯|平烤盤也適用

  • 單人料理適用

一般來説,一人份的焗烤意大利麵約爲350 ml,以此做基本的參考值,再根據食量的多寡來選擇適合的容量。即使厨房空間有限,只要透過一件“備料+烹調+擺盤”兼用的萬能烤皿,就能準備豐富菜色,讓下廚也能是一件無比療癒又簡單的事情!

受限開火環境|選擇烤箱/微波爐皆適用的烤皿,運用更多元
受限狹小空間|挑選適合小烤箱內腔寬度的烤皿,可堆叠更佳

  • 蛋糕甜點適用

不只是正餐時間,烤皿也能為大家創造美好的甜點時刻。喜歡的水果派、蛋糕⋯⋯當然就得選用圓形烤皿,烤出完美的圓潤外型!相較金屬易於導熱的特性,用緩慢升溫,適合長時間烘焙的陶磁器烤皿,更能完美烘焙出濃郁的好滋味!

乳酪蛋糕、杯子蛋糕、布丁⋯⋯ |根據甜點種類,選擇適合的尺寸
使用檸檬、白脫牛奶等酸性食材|陶瓷材質能避免與食材產生交互反應,影響甜點風味