Premium Korean Dolsot Stone Bowl - Authentic Natural Stone Cooking & Serving Bowl for Bibimbap, Rice, Hot Pot - Large Size for Family Meals & Korean BBQ Restaurants

The Natural Stone Bowl is made of natural stone called “Gop Dol” (made from Korean Amphibole). Gop Dol is mined from Jun La Book Do in Korea. It is famous for heat resistance and conductibility, and it is used to make various cookware. Most natural stones emit Far-Infrared-Rays (FIR), but not all emit in the range that is good for the body. Gop Dol’s FIR emission is in the range of 9 -10 microns (92%), which is known to be the best range for our body. For this reason, Gop Dol is widely used for heat therapy. When used in cooking, the FIR emitted by Gop Dol enables the food to be cooked from both inside and outside simultaneously. This means that the food will burn less and it will retain its original flavor and aroma. | Natural Stone Bowl can be used for cooking directly on stovetops. It is great for serving hot dishes such as Bibimbap because of its ability to retain heat for a long time. The natural color and texture of the stone gives a unique presentation to your dish, in addition to a sizzling effect. However, it requires more care and maintenance for hygienic use (e.g., hand-washing with organic soap) and is much heavier compared to ceramic stone bowls. Because of the natural property of the stone, developing small cracks is normal but the bowl will usually function fine even with small cracks. | We carry both Natural Stone Bowls and Premium Ceramic Stone Bowls. Both can be used directly on stovetops to create the sizzling effect. If you like the unique stone look and texture and you don’t mind extra care, the Natural Stone Bowl may be great for you. If you prefer a more elegant look with less maintenance required, Premium Ceramic Stone Bowl may be best for you. | Natural Stone Bowl (L) Diameter: 7¾ inches (20 cm) Height: 3¼ inches (8 cm) | Natural Stone Bowl (M) with Lid Diameter: 6¼ inches (16 cm) Height: 3¼ inches (8 cm) Lid Height: 19/16 inches (4 cm)