Other Grape Leaf Press - Handmade from Pottery - Shape May Vary

Product description

This weight is both an artifact and a practical piece, specifically designed for use in cooking grape leaves (dolma/yabraq) to ensure they remain compact and tidy inside the pot. Appearance and Material: * Shape: A relatively large, flat, circular disc, providing good coverage for the grape leaf surface at the bottom of the pot. * Material: Made of natural pottery, its warm, uniform brown color suggests that it has either been coated with a layer of clear glaze or may have been entirely coated with a glossy brown glaze. This glaze gives it a smooth texture and a glossy appearance, and also makes it less porous, easier to clean, and resistant to absorbing cooking liquids. * Color and Texture: The color is a rich, warm, earthy brown. The surface appears polished and shiny due to the glaze, gently reflecting light. Design and Functional Details: * Handle/Raised Center: In the middle of the disc, there is a raised, slightly sloping central ring or "torus." This small protrusion may be for easier lifting or rinsing of the pot after cooking, or perhaps as part of the aesthetic design.

* Drainage/venting holes: The disc has two symmetrical side holes (along with the central hole in the handle).

These holes have a dual function: * They allow the cooking broth (soup) to flow up and down to ensure even heat and liquid distribution during cooking.

* They facilitate the insertion of a string or tool to lift the sinker when it is hot after cooking is complete.

Value and use: This sinker is used to weight the contents of the pot (vine leaves or other stuffed vegetables) to prevent them from disintegrating or floating during boiling, ensuring a consistent and tidy cooking result.

The choice of pottery as the material adds traditional value (authenticity), as pottery is known for its ability to retain and distribute heat well.

Additional info

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• A maximum of 5 units of this product can be ordered. Trendyol reserves the right to cancel orders over 5 units.
• Barcode No: PMP4J5C1ZDOHBHM388