Basic Tips to Use the Donabe Pot – A Japanese Staple

by Manya Verma Health care and lifestyle

The term “Donabe” means a clay pot in Japanese. Donabe is recognized as one of Japan’s most ancient cooking vessels. It’s frequently used to cook several hot pot dishes.

Unique properties of a Donabe

·   These earthenware kitchen utensils which have their origin in Japan’s Iga province are fully made from clay with distinctive properties making them perfect for cooking food at high temperatures in kilns and in the course of extreme heat cooking.

·      A Donabe is heat-proof and hence can be put on an oven or over an open flame.

·       The type of clay from which a Donabe is created has superior porosity.

·       This indicates that the heat buildup happens slowly, akin to a slow-cooker and may even involve a lengthier time to heat up initially.

·       But after attaining the peak temperature it effectively retains the heat.

·       Glazing is done on the inner side of a Donabe while leaving the porosity on the outer side untouched.

·       You must know, at least one Donabe graces the kitchen of every Japanese household.

·       These clay utensils for cooking play an important part in rustling up group meals.

·       This is because even a small portable burner can convert them into instant hot pots.

·       A Donabe is proficient in sprucing up a single pot meal.

·       Since Japanese people are always on the go, it’s a simple effortless means to prepare full, nutrition-rich meals speedily.

·       Whatever stock you’ve got in your fridge, be it cabbage, tofu, mushrooms, or chicken pieces, toss them all along on a Donabe and serve the food right at the table.

Ways to take care of your Donabe

·       To keep a Donabe clay pot cooking set in excellent condition for a long time, it’s imperative that you follow the instruction manual that comes along with the setup.

·       In case, you fail to grab hold of any maintenance instructions, abide by the basic tips mention below.

o   Prior to using a newly purchased Donabe, you must fill three-fourths of the pot with water.

o   A cup of leftover steamed rice should be added in the remaining one-fourth part.

o   Then for around 30 to 60 minutes put the rice porridge on a simmer.

o   Put an end to the heating and allow the pot to cool properly following which the rice must be discarded and the whole pot must be rinsed thoroughly.

o   Make sure you keep the clay pot dry by rubbing it with a clean cloth before putting it up for storage.

o   Every time you use Donabe earthen utensils for cooking, see to it that their bottom surfaces are dry.

o   It’s vital to not put them on extreme heat at the first go. It’s recommended to initiate cooking with them at low heat.

o   Once boiling starts, you can lower the heat to medium or low and keep up the desired cooking temperature.

o   Once you’re thru with the cooking using a Donabe, allow sufficient time for it to cool down before you proceed to wash it.

o   Avoid soaking it in the water when hot.

o   Once it has cooled down enough, wash it gently with water and wipe dry the Donabe with a clean cloth.

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