Lidded clay pots are excellent choices for making any dish that needs to be simmered, stewed, or braised. That includes beans and grains like rice. The clay generally takes longer to fully heat than a metal pot, but once it does, it retains that heat and allows for steady, gentle cooking
These pots require soaking and seasoning before use and come with instructions along with a list of Do's and Donts to get you started on one of the oldest cooking techniques around.