Topic: Trouble with new aluminium pans

[Naga]

Maybe the aluminium scrapings are the secret of that 'missing' 5%!

I've been using my faithful Prestige 'This Morning' 26cm flat-bottomed nonstick aluminium wok for some years now.  Still looks as good as new and does the trick for me. I also use a hard silicone spatula for stirring and scraping. It might not be T/A  gear, but no one's sent a curry back yet!

PS: Just seeing SB's spatula link there. I've got one of those, but the silicone spatulas I use for curries and stir-fries aren't spoon-shaped - more sort-of hatchet shaped with a tapering blade. They are stiffer than the spoons. I've seen their likes online, but mines are from my favourite shop, TK MAXX. I couldn't tell you the make, and the shop doesn't always carry them, but they are there occasionally and well with picking up for a couple of quid.

[Curry addict bob]

Thanks SoberRat that looks good I've just clicked by it now and bought one.

[Geoffbrick]

Sorry to interrupt your thread Bob,I use my 12L stock pot,bought from Aldi ?19.99 and works well with all my curry tools on an induction hob(sorry Phil,but aluminium not compatible with aluminium normally as they don't conduct the heat through. Good luck with your purchases Bob.

Geoff

[Curry addict bob]

Hi Geoff yes that sounds ok! To be honest I've got around 6 different good quality none stick pans I just wanted to try the aluminium ones out so I'm spoiled for choice but thanks for that.

[Stu-pot]

I also have purchased Ali Pans recently.  Only used one of them so far.  I was concerned how much Ali I was eating too.
After 3 weeks of use it has turned smooth on the inside.  The underneath of the outside is wearing and loosing its wedge!
I will carry on with them.

[Curry addict bob]

Hi stu I would be interested to see how you get along with the pan in future.

Bob

[Stu-pot]

Yeah ok.  My gut feeling is I've worn it in hence now smooth.  Also worth noting that the steel spoon now travels around the pan without catching! 

[Stu-pot]

Bob

Not sure if these pans are good for home kitchen use...  When shaking the pan while cooking, I managed to scrap the black paint off the cooker grate!  Misses aint happy !!  .   Take a look at the 3rd picture of the underneath and you'll see what I mean!   She also hates the noise, but I love it! 

[Curry addict bob]

Funny you should say that stu my misses always says the same to me about burning the paint from the sides of the rings but shes always happy to eat the curry LOL.
But yes your pan seems to be worn in! only used mine about three times.