Mrs Donabe’s Recipes – Happy Donabe Life
Donabe kamacco double lids steps
Here are your double-lid claypot (Mashiko-yaki Kamacco) rice cooking steps:
Perfect Double-Lid Claypot Rice Recipe
- Measure the Ingredients: Combine rice and water in a strict 1:1 ratio inside the claypot. [1]
- Align the Lids: Position the inner and outer lids so their steam holes sit at a 90-degree angle relative to each other to trap heat properly. [1]
- Start Cooking: Turn your stove to medium heat. [1]
- Watch for Steam: Keep a close eye on the pot and turn off the flame completely as soon as steam begins blowing out of the vent holes (usually takes 3 to 5 minutes). [1]
- Let it Rest: Keep the lids tightly sealed and leave the pot untouched on the stove for 20 minutes to finish steaming. [1, 2]
- Fluff and Serve: Remove the lids carefully, fluff the fully cooked rice, and serve.
Donabe Perfection in One Pot
In Japanese, “donabe” means clay pot. These clay pots have thick clay walls that are porous, allowing heat to build up gradually and making it ideal in retaining heat. Because of this, rice steamed in the donabe does not need to be constantly monitored, so everyone can make sweet and fluffy rice!
This clay pot is special because it is from Iga, an ancient 1200-year-old Ninja village near southern Kyoto. The clay is taken from the bottom of a late called Biwa lake.
It is the Japan’s best claypot for making rice. It’s a piece of history, culture and art of wisdom.
- Handcrafted Quality: Made by Nagatani-en in Iga, Japan, using historic, porous clay from an ancient lakebed (pp. 1-3). Every handmade pot features distinct variations in color and shape (p. 1).
- No-Fuss Cooking: Simply cook on medium-high heat without adjustments (p. 2). The base is 1.5 times thicker than standard clay pots, distributing heat slowly and evenly (p. 2).
- Pressure Effect: A unique dual-lid setup creates pressure cooking conditions and prevents boilovers (p. 2).
- Superior Steaming: The clay retains high heat, continuing to steam and fluff the rice after turning off the stove (p. 2).
- Versatility: While optimized for rice, it can cook soups, hot pots, and stews without the inner lid (pp. 2-3).
- 1-Cup Size: Best for 1–2 portions. Holds 0.6 qt (600 ml) of water and up to 1 Japanese rice cup (180 ml) of uncooked grains. Weighs 4.5 lbs (2 kg) (p. 1).
- 2-Cup Size: Best for 2–4 portions. Holds 1 qt (1,000 ml) of water and up to 2 Japanese rice cups (360 ml) of uncooked grains. Weighs 6.5 lbs (2.9 kg) (p. 1).
- 3-Cup Size: Best seller. Ideal for 4–6 portions. Holds 1.5 qt (1,500 ml) of water and up to 3 Japanese rice cups (540 ml) of uncooked grains. Weighs 8 lbs (3.6 kg) (p. 1).
- 5-Cup Size: Best for large groups of 8–10 portions. Holds 2.5 qt (2,500 ml) of water and up to 5 Japanese rice cups (900 ml) of uncooked grains. Weighs 10 lbs (5 kg) (pp. 1-2).
- Heat Sources: Designed strictly for gas stovetops and ovens (up to 500°F / 250°C) (p. 2). Do not use on induction hobs, electric cooktops, or in microwaves (p. 2).
- Maintenance: Hand wash only (p. 2). The pot must be seasoned before its first use (p. 2).
- Aging Character: Over time, thin vein-like lines (kannyu) will naturally develop on the glaze (p. 4). The bottom will also develop dark spots (p. 4). Both are normal cosmetic changes that do not hurt performance (p. 4). If it blackens too fast, reduce your cooking temperature (p. 4).
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Country of manufacture: Japan
Material / component: Iga/Heat resistant Iga clay
Package: Individual box
Product tag: None
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These are standard items from a Japanese pottery production area that continues to propose vessels that explore new approaches to modern lifestyles while at the same time exploring the gap between the essentiality of the tools that have been cultivated over the years.
Size*Capacity: W250 x D225 x H180 (mm)
Material/Material: Iga/Heat resistant Iga clay
Tableware
Washing machine/not for use
Microwave /Useable
Oven /Can be used
Open flame /Available
[Precautions]
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Due to the difference in materials and manufacturing process, there may be iron powder, pinholes, glaze baldness or unevenness, distortion, and slight rattling.
As a rule, we cannot accept [returns*exchanges] for products that have passed inspection by the manufacturer and our company due to individual differences such as those mentioned above.
Please understand this in advance. We appreciate your understanding that each product has its own unique characteristics, which may differ slightly from one to another.
We hope that you will understand the slightly different characteristics of each item as the individuality, warmth, and texture of each piece of pottery.
This earthenware pot is made for cooking rice.
Banko-yaki techniques have been combined in this earthenware pot.
The product is an earthenware pot only.
The rice ladle (kitchen tool) in the image is not included.
While utilizing, protecting, and nurturing the charm of Banko-Yaki, we have created a new type of earthenware that fits the modern lifestyle.
We are proposing new "Japanese vessels" that fit into modern life.
This is a selection of tableware mainly made in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, which is famous for Mino ware, the heart of Japanese ceramics.
Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, which is famous for Mino ware, the heart of Japanese ceramics.
We inspect the ordered products at the time of picking and packing before shipping them to our customers.
Due to differences in materials and manufacturing processes, pottery may have iron powders, pinholes, uneven glaze, distortion, and slight rattling.
In principle, we cannot accept returns or exchanges of items that have been inspected by the manufacturer and our company for the above-mentioned individual differences.
Please understand this in advance. We hope that you will enjoy the slightly different characteristics of each product as the individuality, warmth, and texture of each vessel.
We appreciate your understanding.
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