Elegant earthenware pot features a lapis lazuli glaze, like the Isuzu River flowing through Ise.

Saji Touki Donabe Ise earthenware pot is made by skilled craftsmen in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, the largest producer of earthenware pots in Japan.

The Isuzu River, which flows through Ise, is also known as the Mimosuzo River, and has long been considered a clear stream, often mentioned in Japanese poetry. This earthenware pot has a charming lapis lazuli-colored aphrodisiac that represents the Isuzu River.

The pot is made from the viewpoint of the cook, and the craftsman's care is evident in the small details, such as the heat-resistant clay that can be used for stir-frying, and the white color of the inside, which makes it easy to see the color of the ingredients.

Traditional Banko-yaki earthenware pot is the most widely used in Japan. Its excellent heat resistance allows food to cook slowly, bringing out the best flavor of the ingredients. The earthenware pot's appearance becomes more beautiful with each use, making your everyday dishes even more delicious.

Heat is transmitted slowly, making simmered dishes tasty.

Cooking in earthenware pots tastes better because the heat is transmitted slowly, allowing the sweetness and flavor of the ingredients to be slowly brought out. It is recommended for cooking stews and other dishes.

Craftsmanship from the perspective of the cook

The inside of the pot is colored white to make it easy to see the color of the ingredients, showing the care taken by the craftsman in the smallest details. Earthenware pots that gain in texture as they are used more and more

Due to the characteristics of this product, the color, texture, size, etc. may vary slightly depending on the glaze and firing process. We hope that you will consider it as an atmospheric texture, as each pot is finished by hand by skilled craftsmen.

The color, texture, size, etc. may vary slightly depending on the product to be delivered due to the glaze and firing process. Please understand this in advance. Due to the nature of ceramics, there may be slight differences in size, color and pattern.

How to take care of earthenware pots before the first use

Meets the requirements of the "Meze-Stop" method. Earthen pots have many fine pores.
If the pot is used as it is, it may crack or leak in the weakened areas, or it may cause odors to seep into the pot.
For this reason, the first step is to seal the pores with a sticky starch such as potato starch.

※ Procedure for sealing
1】First, wash the earthenware pot well. Fill the pot about 1/8th of the way with water.
2】Add about 1/5 of the potato starch to the water and mix well.
3】Boil slowly over low heat without a lid.
4】When the water has boiled sufficiently, turn off the heat and allow to cool for about an hour.
5】When the earthenware pot has cooled, discard the contents and rinse well.
6】Wipe off the water and dry the pot in a well-ventilated place.

How to take care of earthenware pots after use

Earthen pots absorb a lot of water, so to avoid odors and scorching, wash the pot as soon as possible after cooking. After washing, turn the pot upside down to dry so that the bottom of the pot can dry easily. Leave them in a well-ventilated place overnight before putting them away in a cupboard or box.