A versatile clay pot with a tall profile made for pot roasting yet capable to use to make soups or stews. The steady and even heat distribution of this Donabe is perfect when cooking your dish over a long period of time and developing its umami flavours. Unlike most donabe, this can also be heated without any liquid inside, making it ideal for dry roasting or stir-frying. This donabe can be used in the oven.
Size: 24cm x 24cm x 13.5cm
Capacity: 1500 ml
Weight: 3 kg
Material: Clay
Producer: Nagatani-en
Made in Iga, Mie Prefecture, Japan
Nagatani-en
Established in 1832, Nagatani-en follows a rich tradition of manufacturing Iga-yaki dating back 1300 years. Iga-yaki (Iga-style) pottery is one of Japan’s most highly-regarded traditional ceramics and is said to have originated in Iga, Mie-Prefecture, in the late 7th Century. At Nagatani-en, each donabe is made by hand with care and takes about two weeks to produce an individual donabe. Nagatani-en’s Iga-yaki products have been loved by professionals and home cooks in Japan.
