Ginpo Kikka Donabe Japanese Clay Pot 22cm (Size 7) Blue - Made in Japan

The Japanese donabe is a clay pot or earthenware pot. These versatile vessels are found in every Japanese home. Their ubiquitous nature is not surprising as they have many traditional uses, including rice, soup, and shabu-shabu.

The Japanese have relied on the donabe for generations. With its time-tested design, the pot can withstand extreme heat and an open flame. Make your donabe your go-to cookware for preparing and serving your favorite soups and stews.

The donabe is ideal for one-pot meals in Japan. It provides you with a simple, quick way to cook complete and nutritious meals.

• The inner lid helps prevent water from boiling over.
  
• The inside waterlines are convenient for cooking Japanese-style rice. 
• The heat produced by clay pots is high. It is suitable for stews and soups. Deep frying and frying in clay pots is not recommended.
• Click here to learn how to cook rice in a Japanese clay pot with double lids.

• This item is breakable and requires care.
• The donabe is not dishwasher-safe. It must be hand-washed.
• To prevent damage to the clay, avoid soaking the donabe for a long time in soap or scrubbing it too harshly.
• To prevent a fire, do not use the pot for deep-fried cooking.
• Always use a trivet before placing the pot on a table or counter.

How to avoid burns

• Always use oven mitts to lift and carry the pot.
• Please note that steam escaping from the hole in the lid can be very hot.

How to avoid damage

• Avoid heating an empty donabe.
• Avoid extreme and sudden heat/cold change.