- Measures approximately 7″ Diameter and 4.5″ Height. Pot holds a capacity of 28 fl oz. Perfect for serving 2-3 people.
- Hana-Mishima cookware can be used over an open flame or in an oven (without the lid). Just make sure there is always some liquid in the base so your casserole does not burn.
- Made of high quality earthen clay with a thick and double lidded opening and lid. Crafted by artisan in Japan
- Great for preparing traditional Japanese meals like mixed rice dish, soup, casseroles
- Perfect for gift giving for any occasion, especially house warming gift. Donabe eating encourages families to sit around the table and pick items directly from the pot, thus the term “one pot harmony”
Product Description
Hana-Mishima Donabe Series by Ginpo
Hana-Mishima, Ginpo‘s long-running flagship model. The Hana-Mishima series of cookware is intended mainly for household use: pots are available in 4 sizes here. Hana-Mishima cookware can be used over an open flame or in an oven (without the lid). Just make sure there is always some liquid in the base so your casserole does not burn.
Excellent Craftmanship
These earthenware donabe are crafted in Japan with exquisite attention to detail and quality. The beautiful patterns on the pot are handcrafted by skilled artisans
Cookware for multi purpose
Japanese clay pot (donabe) cooking is one of the oldest methods of cooking that is versatile and simple yet prepares dramatic and comforting one-pot meals. These donabe comes in 4 sizes:
- 6GO – 28 fl oz (7 inch Diameter) 1-2 persons
- 7GO – 50 fl oz (8.5 inch Diameter) 2-3 persons
- 8GO – 74 fl oz (9.5 inch Diameter) 3-4 persons
- 9GO – 105 fl oz (11″D inch Diameter) 4-5 persons
Proof of Quality
Our Hinomaru Collection Donabe are authentic Ginpo donabes imported from Japan. Please make sure the products come with a quality authentic seal as shown in the image so you are buying authentic high quality donabes.
CARE AND INSTRUCTIONS
“PRE-SEASONING” YOUR DONABE BEFORE FIRST USE :
Since Donabe casserole is made from clay that is materially porous, filling the tiny pores in the pot by pre-seasoning process prevents any breakage and damage and extends your donabe’s life.
- Fill donabe about 80 – 90% with rice water** (the water after you rinse rice) and bring to a boil.
- After the water starts boiling, turn down the heat to low and simmer for 20 – 30 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let cool.
- Throw out the rice water and rinse out donabe.
**You can actually cook some leftover rice in it with water, making a porridge as a pre-seasoning process. Or add flour or potato starch to the water instead of using rice water. (In that case, the ratio would be 9 : 1 (water : flour/potato starch).
DAY-TO-DAY CARE :
- Not to be used for deep frying.
- Do not start cooking anything with a very high flame – this pot is not for flash cooking! It is for slow cooking stews and soups.
- Do not heat empty; make sure there is some liquid when on a flame.