A versatile claypot with a tall profile made for pot roasting yet capable for 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.
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.