The Man of La Plancha

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I read an article about the Spanish tradition of cooking on La Planchas; which are somewhat like stone griddles. I decided to try to replicate them using untreated slate.

I went to a flooring place and bought a 18" x 18" untreated slate for about $2.

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I placed it over a bed of hot coals. While it heated, I prepped some shrimp, redfish, and assorted veggies.

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Once it warmed up, I lightly greased the Plancha.

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Then I loaded it up:

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I basted everything with some warm garlic butter and squeezed fresh lemon over it all as it cooked:

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and dinner is served:

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Unfortunately, the slated separated into layers during cooking. I don't think I will be able to reuse it. I may retry with a cast iron griddle.

Thanks for looking.

David
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Planchas are very popular out here in many restaurants. They are great for searing, however, the preferred material is carbon steel.

Still, that was a great cook you did
 
I believe they use Granite over here in the restaurants.
But kudos for giving it a go:thumb:
Just get it right for when I come for Lunch
 
Looks like a great mistake. Only way to learn is to try!
 
Very nice, blackened fish/seafood is one of my favorites on the griddle:thumb:
 
What an outstanding experiment! I need to get off my arse and figure out a griddle for my kettle so I can get in on this kind of action!
 
AussieTitch said:
I believe they use Granite over here in the restaurants.
But kudos for giving it a go:thumb:
Just get it right for when I come for Lunch
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We have a local restaurant called the Black Rock Grill that claims that Australians all cook on rocks, so I find your post interesting. Thanks.
 
I've used 18" square tiles on my gasser for doing pizza. Works great, needs to be heated gradually. I never had a separation as you describe, but after so many cooks on it it just cracked in several large pieces
 
I've found that the 15" carbon steel paella pan that I bought last year works very well for this sort of application.
 
Yeah, you don't want to be heating up sedimentary rocks like that, they have the potential to explode.
 
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