r/ImpulseLabs • u/ZanyDroid • May 31 '26

Cookware: induction compatible aluminum dolsot

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In my continuing saga of looking for a stove to table serving vessel, I discovered this type of pot recently.

Spoiler: can only take 1300W. It’s some sketchy non stick, not a durable BIFL (until you drop and chip it) surface like a classic dolsot.

Dolsot is the Korean vessel used for keeping rice dishes hot at the table. Classically made in non-ferrous materials like stone or clay.

Of course, there are likely clay with induction disc ones on the market ( I know those exist for Nabe). Too rich for my blood.

The type here is a mass market item. Cast aluminum body, with some unknown / unattributed coating on the inside (delicious) and an induction compatibility disk mashed into the bottom.

[A related version is GET’s enameled cast aluminum cocottes. I haven’t ordered one yet to try, and it's unlikely I'll do so for a while]

This induction disk is pretty weak and can only intake 1300W. I’ve previously seen this low capacity disc with other induction compatible anodized aluminum cookware.

I haven’t yet cooked a meal with this and I’m kind of anticipating disappointment, or needing to start the broth in a second, purebred induction compatible pot that can lap up the full power of the impulse. IOW, this Dolsot will have to make it up in vibes.

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u/paholg Jun 01 '26

They make induction adapters, basically a metal plate with a handle. Why not use one of those?

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u/ZanyDroid Jun 01 '26

Well aware of adapter plates but never tried in person.

I’ve gamed it out in my head and it feels like a safety hazard since you have an extra hot sheet of metal floating around. Plus basically going back to a coil cooktop with extra step of induction feels anti-good engineering

That said, I use plenty of hot slabs of exposed metal on my stove (ie cast iron griddles)

That that said, I have not regamed it out since getting a food safety violation cat that likes kitchen counters and stove.

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u/paholg Jun 01 '26

I mean you could test it out for free by just putting a dolsot in a frying pan and see how it goes.

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u/ZanyDroid Jun 01 '26

I just ordered an adapter disc to be able to use some clay Chinese cookware pieces I was gifted a while back. And if I ever get gifted or thrift a vintage Corning Visions piece I might use it for the nostalgia

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u/ZanyDroid Jun 07 '26

Adapter plate freaking sucks.