Banko Ware Stoneware Donabe Casserole Rice Cooker

Product Information

• Brand:Misuzu
• Model:3-Go / 5-Go / 7-Go
• Color:Blackish
• Material:Stoneware (Banko ware)
• Product type:Donabe Casserole Dishes
• Country of origin:Japan (Yokkaichi, Mie)
• 3-Go:Dimensions (approx): Diameter: 180 mm, Height: 145 mm, Capacity (approx): 1500 ml, Item weight (approx): 1600 g, Shipping weight (approx): 2300 g
• 5-Go:Dimensions (approx): Diameter: 205 mm, Height: 180 mm, Capacity (approx): 2300 ml, Item weight (approx): 2200 g, Shipping weight (approx): 2900 g
• 7-Go:Dimensions (approx): Diameter: 240 mm, Height: 215 mm, Capacity (approx): 4000 ml, Item weight (approx): 3900 g, Shipping weight (approx): 4700 g

Key Features

• Available in 3 sizes (3-Go, 5-Go and 7-Go).
• Japanese traditional craft – Banko Ware.
• No seasoning needed before first use.
• Glazed finish is easy to clean.
• Inside waterlines to cook Japanese-style polished rice (Use a measuring cup for brown rice).

Suggested Cooking Times: for Polished Rice 3-Go

• The Japanese traditional unit 1-Go means 180 ml.
• Add rinsed rice and water (200 ml per 1-Go polished rice) into the casserole.
• Soak the rice for 20-60 minutes.
• Cook over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes (which is about 3 minutes after you see the strong steam coming out from the hole on the lid).
• Turn off the heat and let steam inside for 10-20 minutes with the lid stays closed.
• Then, open the lid, and stir the cooked rice with a shamoji rice spatula.
• Ready to eat.
• 1-Go polished rice (180 ml):Water: 200 ml, Heating time: 11 minute
• 2-Go polished rice (360 ml):Water: 400 ml, Heating time: 13 minute
• 3-Go polished rice (540 ml):Water: 600 ml, Heating time: 15 minute
• 5-Go polished rice (900 ml):Water: 990 ml, Heating time: 17 minute
• 7-Go polished rice (1260 ml):Water: 1390 ml, Heating time: 19 minute

Use & Care

• Designed for use on gas, in the oven or microwave; not induction compatible.
• Microwave safe for reheating.
• To clean a burnt casserole, let the water come to a boil, add a tablespoon of baking soda. Simmer for 2-3 minutes on low heat, then turn the heat off and allow it to cool, and wash the casserole.
• Hand washing is recommended. Dry thoroughly.
• Do not use for deep frying.

Background

Misuzu Ceramic Inc was founded in 1965 in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, Japan. They have a Banko-yaki pottery kiln called Misuzu.

Banko ware is well known especially for its Kyusu teapots, Donabe casserole dishes and pig-shaped covers for mosquito-killing incense. Banko-yaki ware was designated as a traditional craft in 1979.