Ginpo Kikka Donabe (Japanese Clay Pot) Rice Pot with Double Lids 5.5 Cups - Blue
What is the size of a cup?
A cup is a unit of measurement for raw rice, with a capacity of approximately 180 ml, referred to as "gō" in Japanese.
Ginpo Kikka Donabe (Japanese Clay Pot) Rice Pot with Double Lids 5.5 Cups - Blue
The Ginpo Kikka Donabe Rice Pot in blue, with a capacity of 5.5 cups, perfectly combines functionality and style. This Japanese clay pot, distinguished by its double-lid design, ensures even and effective cooking, resulting in excellently steamed, fluffy rice. Its larger size makes it well-suited for family meals or gatherings.
The blue colour and traditional craftsmanship of the Kikka Donabe make it not just a cooking utensil but also a beautiful piece to showcase in your kitchen. Renowned for its quality and aesthetics, the Ginpo Kikka Donabe pot brings a touch of Japanese elegance and culinary tradition to your home.
Donabe User Guide & Recipes
What is Donabe Japanese clay pot?
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.
Specifications
| Diameter | 26cm (5.5cups) / 28cm with handles |
| Height | 12.3cm / 18cm with lid |
| Capacity | 2.6L |
| Serving Size |
2-4 persons |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| HOB Compatibility | Gas, ceramic, electric, oven, microwave oven |
General use and care
- 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.
Made in Japan.
Please be sure to read the entire instruction manual before the first use. The product comes with a QR Code for our online user guide in English.
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