Cataplana 6-7 Diners (GAS - CERAMIC HOB)

The Cataplana 6-7 Diners (GAS - CERAMIC HOB) is a handmade Portuguese casserole specifically designed for gas stoves and ceramic hob.

Its curved base allows for healthy cooking of a wide variety of foods.

This cataplana is traditionally made using copper on the exterior and tin on the interior.

The spherical shape of the cataplana makes it unique as it allows for steaming large quantities of food, providing a healthy, natural, and nutritious character to all dishes prepared in it.

It consists of two spherical halves joined by hinges, ensuring a tight seal and allowing for steaming of the food. Its closure system is similar to that of old lunchboxes and, in fact, cataplanas were precursors to the modern pressure cookers we know today.

The preparation begins with a sauté of oil, garlic, peppers, vegetables, and potatoes. Then, desired fish or meats are added, along with a splash of wine and bay leaves or other herbs to enhance the flavor.

At this point, the cataplana is covered with its top piece and closed to complete the steaming of all the ingredients.

The main advantage of steaming is that it preserves the original aromas and flavors of the ingredients. Additionally, being tightly sealed, the cataplana enhances and extracts all the flavor from the stews cooked in it.

The most famous cataplanas are those with fish or seafood with rice or potatoes, but they can also be prepared with meat, poultry, pasta, mushrooms, or other mushrooms.

Once the cooking is finished, the presentation of the dish is a spectacle in itself, as the whole cataplana is brought to the table, covered, and only opened at the moment of serving and starting to eat.

Cooking with a cataplana is an art that is perfected over time and a ritual that will undoubtedly capture the attention of all diners.

Why trust Maritas Still?

At Maritas Still, we are manufacturers, which means you buy directly from the factory without intermediaries or commissions. We offer handmade, traditionally made stills, using 100% copper and without the use of lead or harmful substances.

We have the widest range of stills, both decorative and functional and industrial, as well as spare parts for all our models. Our difference lies in the quality of our products and the complete satisfaction of our customers.

You have 15 days from receipt of the item to check its quality, and we offer a 3-year warranty on all our products.

Furthermore, we assure you that you will receive your item within the indicated timeframe from receipt of payment, and we ship worldwide.

As an added value, we include a DVD with distillation videos.

In summary, the Cataplana 6-7 Diners (GAS - CERAMIC HOB) is a 36 cm diameter casserole, suitable for recipes for 6-7 people.