Featuring excellent heat storage and retention, the Ameyu Donabe has a wide base that facilitates a greater surface area for heat conduction. As versatile as a Dutch oven or French casserole pan, it is available in two sizes and can be utilised for various forms of cooking such as stewing to roasting and is perfect for a cosy hotpot or soups.
Capacity: 600ml
Weight: 1kg
Capacity: 1600ml
Weight: 2.5kg
Material: Clay
Producer: Nagatani-en
Made in Iga, Mie Prefecture, Japan
The bottom of the donabe can be used in the oven but not the lid, as it may break if exposed to high heat.
Nagatani-en
Established in 1832, Nagatani-en, follows a rich tradition of manufacturing Iga-yaki dating back 1300 years. Iga-yaki (Iga-style) pottery is one of Japan’s most highly-regarded traditional ceramics and is said to have originated in Iga, Mie-Prefecture in late 7th Century. At Nagatani-en, each donabe is made by hand with care and takes about 2 weeks to produce an individual donabe. Nagatani-en’s Iga-yaki products have been loved by both professionals and home cooks in Japan.
