{"title":"Donabe","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bizen-kinsai-donabe","title":"Bizen Kinsai Donabe Japanese Clay Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese traditional Japanese clay dishes are designed for hotpot, and other simmered and braised dishes. The clay offers exceptional heat retention, allowing the pot to slowly and gently radiate heat into your food. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere’s an authentic joy that comes with cooking in clay. The time spent with the pot is meaningful, and it becomes more beautiful with age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClay also requires a more tender touch than your cast iron pan. While dropping them is obviously a bad idea, they’re also sensitive to big changes in heat. Each donabe is supplied with a care letter, be sure to read it well before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSize 8 has a capacity of about 1.9L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Santo Banko","offers":[{"title":"Size8 - 28cm for 2-3 people","offer_id":41403863138478,"sku":"DNB-18861","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 9 - 31cm for 4-5 people","offer_id":41403863171246,"sku":"DNB-18862","price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/IMG_9650.jpg?v=1636063682"},{"product_id":"iwatani-cassette-konro-portable-stove-eco-premium-ii","title":"Iwatani Cassette Konro Portable Stove Eco-Premium III","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe've all seen cheap and cheerful butane stoves, but this guy is the real deal. Perfect for heating donabe or any cooking dish for communal meals, it provides consistent heating throughout the whole life of the butane cannister. It disperses heat evenly among the bottom of the pot, reducing hot spots and scorching. The construction is also incredibly sturdy, and easy to clean!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for communal cooking with vessels such as donabe or fondue pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeats equivalent to 12,000 BTU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires a compressed butane cannister, butane not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Iwatani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43934276812974,"sku":"CB-EPR-3","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/iwatani-2.jpg?v=1692046981"},{"product_id":"mishima-donabe-japanese-clay-pot","title":"Mishima Donabe Japanese Clay Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese traditional Japanese clay dishes are designed for hotpot, and other simmered and braised dishes. The clay offers exceptional heat retention, allowing the pot to slowly and gently radiate heat into your food. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere’s an authentic joy that comes with cooking in clay. The time spent with the pot is meaningful, and it becomes more beautiful with age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClay also requires a more tender touch than your cast iron pan. While dropping them is obviously a bad idea, they’re also sensitive to big changes in heat. Each donabe is supplied with a care letter; be sure to read it well before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize 8 (Outer dimensions, with lid): 25cm wide, 14cm tall, 2.2L volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSize 9 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Outer dimensions, with lid): 28cm wide, 17cm tall, 3.2L volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Size8 - 25cm for 2-3 people","offer_id":44438685647022,"sku":"0800-5080","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 9 - 29cm for 4-5 people","offer_id":44438685679790,"sku":"0800-5090","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/mishima-donabe-small-1.jpg?v=1708462967"},{"product_id":"kurodaki-rice-cooking-donabe","title":"Kurobuki Rice Cooking Donabe","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur first question was:\u003c\/strong\u003e why do I need a fancy clay pot to cook rice? Isn't a rice cooker\/ instantpot\/ regular pot good enough?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe answer is pretty obvious in hindsight:\u003c\/strong\u003e They're super gorgeous, and more importantly donabes, specifically rice donabe, make the best rice ever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDonabe have excellent thermal conductivity. They heat much more gradually than metal, bringing out more sweetness and umami in the rice. The amylase in the rice, which converts starch into sugar, really works its magic around\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e40–50°C.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause donabe heat more evenly and slowly, the amylase can really get to work and give you the most flavourful rice possible! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey also have a double-lid system that helps moisture evaporate more slowly, so rice comes out moist and fluffy. Even moreso than out of a fancy rice cooker!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are for folks who really like to get into cooking and master specific dishes, especially those who love Japanese food. It includes a rice paddle and a Stainless steel Japanese 1 cup (180ml*). The cup works along with the lines on the inside of the rice donabe, and the donabe care-letters now have rice-cooking instructions included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eA standard North America cup is 250ml, while a Japanese cup is 180ml\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight w\/o lid: 15.0 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\"\u003eMaximum width: 23.3 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"auto\"\u003ecooks up to 4 (Japanese) cups of rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suzuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45324829196462,"sku":"2061-4028","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Kurobuki-rice-cooking-donabe-with-rice-paddle-2.jpg?v=1736456252"},{"product_id":"donabe-japanese-clay-pot-starter-kit","title":"Donabe Japanese Clay Pot Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese traditional Japanese clay dishes are designed for hotpot, and other simmered and braised dishes. The clay offers exceptional heat retention, allowing the pot to slowly and gently radiate heat into your food. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere’s an authentic joy that comes with cooking in clay. The time spent with the pot is meaningful, and it becomes more beautiful with age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eClay also requires a more tender touch than your cast iron pan. While dropping them is obviously a bad idea, they’re also sensitive to big changes in heat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/bizen-kinsai-donabe\"\u003eBizen Kinsai Donabe Japanese Clay Pot (Select size above!)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/iwatani-cassette-konro-portable-stove-eco-premium-ii\"\u003eIwatani Cassette Konro Portable Stove Eco-Premium II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/donabe-traditional-and-modern-japanese-clay-pot-cooking\"\u003eDonabe: Traditional And Modern Japanese Clay Pot Cooking book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/king-tong-36cm-tweezers\"\u003eKnifewear King Tong 36cm Cooking Tweezers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/yoshikawa-stainless-steel-multipurpose-prep-pan?variant=41404160671918\"\u003eYoshikawa Hakadoru Stainless Steel Multipurpose Prep Pan with Plastic Lid and Strainer 33x22x6cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRight no we don't have a good ladle to go with it, that would also be essential, but maybe you have one at home?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knifewear","offers":[{"title":"Size8 - 28cm for 2-3 people","offer_id":46071346659502,"sku":"","price":349.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 9 - 31cm for 4-5 people","offer_id":46071346692270,"sku":"","price":379.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/donabekits.jpg?v=1735331778"}],"url":"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/collections\/donabe-and-accessories.oembed","provider":"Knifewear - Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}