An Oval Cast Iron Sizzling Plate.

image shows a Cast Iron Sizzling Steak Plate with Wooden Base. 

This kitchen item is designed for both cooking and serving, particularly for dishes that benefit from being served hot and sizzling, like steaks, fajitas, or grilled seafood. 

Here's more information about it:

• Materials: It typically consists of a cast iron plate and a heat-resistant wooden base, often made of wood like rosewood or bamboo.
• Heat Retention: Cast iron is known for its excellent heat retention properties, allowing the food to stay hot and even continue cooking slightly at the table, creating a "sizzling" effect.
• Versatile Use: The cast iron plate can be heated on various cooking surfaces including stovetops, ovens, grills, or even over hot coals (excluding the wooden base).
• Serving and Protection: The wooden base serves to protect tables and surfaces from the hot cast iron plate, while also adding an aesthetic touch for serving.
• Care: Cast iron plates generally require seasoning for optimal performance and rust prevention, and should be cleaned by hand with hot water and gentle scrubbing, while the wooden base can be wiped clean and occasionally treated with wood oil.