I see a lot of negative reviews so I'd like to clear up any misunderstandings about these types of pots. I've done the best I can to save you the headache of research.
This is an aluminum ramen pot meant for Korean instant ramen. Cooking anything else in it will give you different results compared to stainless steel, cast iron, etc. Therefore it's not advisable to cook anything else except instant ramen with it. The gold coating is nickel-silver (aka German silver). Don't let the name mislead you though as there is no silver in it. It is a mixture (alloy) of nickel, copper, and zinc which makes less than 1% of its composition. The pot is 99% aluminum.
This pot is also very lightweight. It is not meant for heavy duty use. Any kind will create dents, scratches, etc. This type of pot ("yang eun nem bi" or "western silver pot") has historical roots in post Korean War times. It was produced to be cheap and efficient. Normally these pots are $5-10 in Korean stores, sometimes even cheaper. So that is partially why people feel ripped off because they are ordering this on Amazon. This is a budget pot meant for ramen. Ordering foreign products on Amazon will come at a premium.
The pot is thin and light because aluminum rapidly heats up, making it ideal for instant ramen. The heat retaining and dissipating properties make it optimal for fast cooking and right noodle texture.
Before cooking with it, wash it with warm water and mild detergent using a non-abrasive sponge. This is not meant to be cleaned with abrasive materials like other pots. You will scratch the coating off faster if so. Then boil a pot full of water for 10-15 minutes to rid of any lingering residues that might be on it. Once it cools, wash the pot again with detergent and water. Now it should be ready for use.
The gold coating will come off over time. That's to be expected. Again, this is a cheap pot intended for rapid cooking. I have seen some restaurants use this for other stews like jjampbonggi (spicy seafood stew) and kimchi jigae (kimchi stew). While it is fine, I would advise to use stainless steel, or even better: stoneware, for those.
As for health risk, this pot is fine as long as you don't use it everyday. The amount of aluminum leached is negligible. There are tons of studies on the subject. If the risk of dementia/alzheimer scares you then simply don't use this pot. It's not meant for everyday use. The occasional ramen cooked in aluminum is safe.
I hope this review cleared up a lot of confusion around these types of pots. I personally think ramen tastes better when cooked in these. And as an added bonus, the wide flat lid serves as a plate you can hold. Win!
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| Sold By | Gomi store | JOVELY | Adecco | Plus 1 Co Ltd | Rocutus |
| size | Standart (1 pack) | 1 Quart | 6.3in x 5.5in Handle | Small | 2 Sizes |
| capacity | 6.3 inches | 1 quarts | 3 liters | 1.5 quarts | 13.5 ounces |
| material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum, Ceramic-coated | Aluminum |
| finish type | Non-Stick | Polished | Painted | Non-Stick | Non-Stick |
| oven safe | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| weight | 0.35 pounds | 0.43 pounds | 13.4 ounces | — | — |
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Was the Perfect little pot
****UPDATE 3/23/2023: so last week I was hard boiling some eggs and I usually use my Scanpan pot but I was only cooking 2 so decided to use one of the 2 of these pots I purchased last April. I normally add baking soda to the water because that’s supposed to make it peel easier (not sure if it’s true but ever since I have had no issues peeling them). Anyway, the pot discolored really badly as you can see from the picture and no matter how much I scrubbed I couldn’t get it out so I tossed that pot. Today I was going to boil a couple more eggs but not add the baking soda to my 1 remaining pot. I put it to boil on the stove and when I went back to check if the water was boiling, it was a lake on my stove top. As you can see from my second pic, there is a small hole that formed. I don’t even know how that could have happened! So now I have thrown them both out. I guess I’m not really too upset since these were so cheap and I got a years worth of use out of them but I definitely wanted to forewarn anyone who was thinking about purchasing these. I will however most likely purchase them again as they make great ramen pots which is how Koreans use them but they are cheaper than you can find even at the Korean market.This product is perfect! It’s super lightweight and exactly a one serving ramen pot! It leaves a bit of room so you can take your ramen to the next level by adding extra ingredients like meats and veggies. It also works nicely for any other type of soups! I think I need more of these!
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