Iwachu 410-719 Japanese Cast Iron Gohan Nabe Rice Cooker, Black

Iwacha, a renowned manufacturer of Japanese ironware with over a century of history, is the producer of this cast iron pot, which is perfect for cooking fluffy, glistening rice. In addition to preparing plain rice, this pot is ideal for making "takikomi gohan," a Japanese dish where rice is cooked with various ingredients.

Recipes for takikomi gohan usually start with a light dashi broth, which is used as the cooking liquid instead of water. Soy sauce, miring, and sake may be added for additional flavoring. Vegetables and meat ingredients are then incorporated into the dish.

Some of the more popular takikomi dishes include Matsu take gohan (Matsu take mushroom rice), tai meshi (rice with sea bream fish), and gomoku gohan (rice with a combination of five ingredients). The heavy lid of the pot ensures a tight seal, while the pattern of raised bumps on the underside helps to evenly distribute the condensation back onto the rice during cooking. The rim of the pot also features a built-in channel to catch any potential spill-overs.

Iwacha is renowned for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship, with skilled artisans carefully infusing each product with precision and attention to detail throughout the entire manufacturing process. This superior quality, combined with the pot's beauty and lasting durability, has earned Iwacha a worldwide reputation as the leading manufacturer of authentic Japanese tetsubin.

The heat retention properties of Iwacha's iron produce delicious, fluffy, and glistening rice. With a capacity of 5go, or approximately 3-3/4 cups of uncooked rice, this pot can accommodate the needs of approximately 5 to 6 people. Crafted with pride in Japan, this Iwacha cast iron pot is a testament to the enduring tradition and excellence of Japanese ironware.

product information: