{"product_id":"marushige-touki-nukuta-nabe-pink-size-8","title":"Marushige Touki Nukuta Nabe - Pink, Size 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Mino, Japan, Nukuta Nabe is a remarkably versatile direct-flame donabe designed for flavorful everyday cooking. Its thick ceramic body retains heat beautifully, while the glazed base enhances far-infrared cooking and allows everything from rice and simmered dishes to roasting and waterless cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize 8: approx. 25 cm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 34 cm across the handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 10 cm body height; 22 cm total height with lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. weight: 3.7 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks up to about 4 cups of rice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to use without initial porridge seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect flame only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for deep frying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand washing recommended; avoid dishwasher use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade variations in color, glaze, and form are natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Description\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare Japanese Donabe Made for More Than Hot Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNukuta Nabe (温たなべ) is a distinctive handcrafted donabe developed by \u003cstrong\u003eMarushige Touki in Japan’s Mino pottery region\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike conventional earthenware pots, Nukuta Nabe was created with a specially developed clay body and unusually thick construction, giving it exceptional heat retention and remarkable versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pot is \u003cstrong\u003eindividually handcrafted in Japan and produced in limited quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Nukuta Nabe a difficult-to-find piece even within Japan and especially uncommon overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Nukuta Nabe Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry-Heat Cooking — A Rare Feature for Donabe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional donabe are generally not designed to be heated while empty. Nukuta Nabe is different. Its specially developed clay body allows \u003cstrong\u003edry-heat cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e, so ingredients can be grilled or sautéed directly in the pot—not just simmered in liquid. This unusual capability dramatically expands what a donabe can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive Cooking Methods in One Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse it to \u003cstrong\u003ecook rice, simmer, steam, grill, and sauté\u003c\/strong\u003e. From Japanese hot pot and soups to vegetables, meat, fish, and rice, Nukuta Nabe is designed as a remarkably versatile everyday cooking vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterless Cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts distinctive domed lid helps capture steam released naturally from ingredients and circulate moisture back into the pot. This makes \u003cstrong\u003ewaterless or low-water cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e possible while helping concentrate the natural flavor of the ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Heat Retention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe substantial, thick-walled body heats gradually and retains heat beautifully. Rather than exposing food to sudden, aggressive heat, it surrounds ingredients with gentle, sustained warmth—one of the qualities that makes donabe cooking so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally Developed for Delicious Rice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of Nukuta Nabe's development was a simple goal: \u003cstrong\u003eto make exceptionally delicious rice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its clay body, thickness, shape and lid were carefully considered to create the ideal cooking environment for fluffy, flavorful rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested for Extreme Temperature Differences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNukuta Nabe has undergone testing involving a \u003cstrong\u003e300°C temperature difference\u003c\/strong\u003e, demonstrating the unusual thermal durability of its specially developed ceramic body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandmade \u0026amp; Hard to Find\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNukuta Nabe is \u003cstrong\u003enot mass-produced cookware\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each piece is handcrafted one by one, and production is limited by the time-intensive nature of the process. Certain sizes and patterns can sell out or require advance ordering in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall variations in glaze, color, texture and surface character are natural results of the handmade ceramic process. 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