Bistro Donabe

Overview Details Shipping & Delivery Versatile Iga-yaki donabe with rustic modern design This classic-style donabe has the authentic rustic Iga-yaki look with a modern design. The lid is completely flat and fits tightly to the bowl. The knob is square-shape, and there are Nagatani-en's "iga-mono" logos etched on the handles. The size is medium-small (1,200 ml), so this is a handy donabe for everyday use for hot pot, soup, stew, roasting, etc. The flat bottom can be heated empty Unlike most donabe, this donabe can be heated without any liquid inside. So, this donabe is also ideal for sautéing or roasting, too. Also, the flat bottom makes it easier when you align ingredients in layers. True “Terroir” of Iga Iga region, where this donabe is made, used to be the bed of Lake Biwa about 4 million years ago. The clay from this region is naturally highly heat-resistant and has been used for open-flame cooking for many hundreds of years. This clay consists of a high level of pre-hist