You asked: How do you cook on a plancha?

Do you use oil on a plancha?

Apply a small amount of oil to the plancha and spread evenly using a paper kitchen towel. Use tongs or a scraper to apply a thin and even coat across the surface. This will rapidly smoke and darken the surface of the steel. Allow time for the oil to bake in and then repeat the process at least 4 times.

What can you make on a plancha?

Examples include thin beefsteaks, lamb chops, or tuna. You can also char vegetables, like asparagus or peppers, while retaining their tender-crisp characteristics. Ditto for fruit. A plancha is also great for cooking fattier foods, like duck breast or foie gras, without exciting the flames.

How hot does a plancha get?

Like the griddles used in fast food joints to sear hamburger patties, the plancha is heated to a scorching temperature of around 350°C (or 662˚F).

Can you put a pan on a plancha?

Plancha Cooking



As a bonus, you can use the pan not only on the grill, but also in your oven or on top of your gas range.

How thick should a plancha be?

It is stronger, releases the heat and makes plancha maintanance much easier. The thickness of the coating is essential and should measure at least 7 mm for optimum quality, that is without distortion of the cooktop at 340°C.