Iga Yaki Kiln Motonagatanien Smoked Earthen Pot (Mini)

Founded in 1832, the pottery pot is made from the deep soil of the ancient Lake Biwa in Iga, Japan. The soil is rich in radium and has negative ions. It also has far-infrared rays for uniform heat conduction. It has good fire resistance and heat retention, and has high heat retention, making food smoother and more delicious. tasty!
The clay deep in Lake Biwa, Iga District, Japan contains organic substances and has high heat storage and water absorption properties, so it is also called "breathing soil". Iga's earthen pots are rich in carbonized plant ingredients, which will produce many pores on the pots after being fired. Therefore, the earthen pot itself has solid heat storage properties, and can thoroughly cook the ingredients directly into the interior without losing the delicious taste.

The sealing effect of adding water between the main body and the cover prevents smoke from leaking out. You can easily enjoy smoked foods at home.

Gold mesh×2
Sakura wood chips 100g

Basic usage of smoked earthenware pot

(1)Preparation Prepare two 10-12 cm square pieces of shredded cherry blossom wood and tin foil. Tinfoil. will one Place tin foil on the bottom of the pan and place a small amount ( Approximately 3g) included Cherry blossom wood chips. roll up another edge of tinfoil to form a saucer and place it on Wood chip top.

[Key points]
● Place a plate on top of the wood chips to prevent The wood chips become moistened with water or fat from the ingredients.
● will The edge of the tin foil is rolled up to prevent the dish from blocking the flue.

(2) Set the ingredients. Place the ingredients on the attached net and then put them into the pot. Small size can be placed in two layers

[Key points]
●Put the materials into kitchen paper to remove moisture and grease, and then arrange them on the net to avoid overlapping.
● Place thicker food on the lower net as it will be hotter.
● Please cut the ingredients into bite-sized pieces (if the ingredients are too large, they may be difficult to cook).

(3) Heating over high fire, pouring water, and residual heat cooking. After removing the lid, place the smoked earthen pot on the gas stove, and then heat it over high fire (do not light it directly) wood chips ). After 4-5 minutes, when When the wood chips start to smoke, close the lid.

[Key points]
● Keep it level as you will later pour the water into the groove where the lid will rest.

Cover the lid and when smoke comes out from the edge of the tank, pour water into the tank and turn off the heat after a few minutes. Just smoke it with residual heat.

Estimated time● How long does it take to put the lid on Smoked Earth Pot All sizes... 4-5 minutes● Time from pouring water to turning off the heat Smoked Earth Pot (mini)... 3 to 4 minutes● Residual heat cooking time
Smoked earthen pot ( mini) …approx. 3 to 4 minutes

[Key points]
● Pour enough water so that it does not overflow the groove.
[Note] The console is very hot. Wear gloves when moving. Do not place it on flammable objects (please be careful not to touch it with bare hands, otherwise it may cause burns).

Uses other than smoking A smoked earthenware pot is a clay pot that can be fired empty, so it is also suitable for grilling cooking.

Material: Pottery Product Size: φ19×h15cm/1000 ml
Weight: about 1500g
Origin: Japan

Boil the pot
Before using an earthen pot, the tiny pores in the pot body must be filled first, so porridge needs to be cooked to fill the tiny pores in the surface of the pot.
1. Wash first and then wipe dry. (Moisture may cause rupture)
2. Add water to the pot until it is eight-tenths full, and then add one-fifth of the water to the rice. (Do not release raw rice)
3. Cook over low heat.
4. After cooking, turn off the heat and let it cool for more than an hour, then clean the pot.

maintainance
1. Do not cool down the pot quickly after heating.
2. After use, clean it as soon as possible.
3. Please use neutral detergent when cleaning, and dry after cleaning. (If not dried, mold may easily occur)

Precautions
*The small marks on the surface of the pot are for the purpose of applying glaze, so there is no problem in use.
*Be careful to prevent burns. The pot will be at a high temperature after heating. Please use heat-resistant gloves when handling.
*Be careful of damage to furniture. Do not move on the table or other furniture to avoid scratches. The bottom of the pot will reach a high temperature after heating, so it needs to be insulated to prevent scorching the furniture.