Kamadosan, Iga Ceramic Donabe

Kamadosan

KAMADOSAN, the Iga earthenware rice cooker by Nagatanien. A donabe designed to rediscover the taste of traditionally cooked rice, plump and glossy. Iga clay, known as the "breathing" clay, heats up gradually and yields flavorful results. A benchmark cooker for rice enthusiasts, robust and built to last.

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Iga clay, the breathing clay

KAMADOSAN is made by Nagatanien from Iga clay, known for its cooking qualities. This clay heats up slowly and retains heat, producing fluffy, shiny, and fragrant rice, close to wood fire cooking. See all Japanese rice cookers.

A benchmark rice cooker

Designed for both enthusiasts and the most demanding, KAMADOSAN restores the taste of rice from the past, forgotten since the electric rice cooker. Sturdy and well made, it is chosen according to the number of servings. Also see the PETARI pots and the kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KAMADOSAN cooker?

KAMADOSAN is a clay rice cooker, a donabe made by Nagatanien from Iga clay in Japan. It is designed to bring back the taste of traditionally cooked rice, fluffy and shiny, thanks to a gentle rise in temperature and the heat retained by the clay.

What is Iga clay?

Iga clay is a Japanese clay renowned for cooking, often called the breathing clay. It heats up slowly and retains heat well, making it perfect for cooking rice and stews, delivering a full and gentle flavor.

How to maintain a KAMADOSAN?

Before first use, the cooker is prepared by seasoning as indicated in the instructions. Always let it dry completely between uses and avoid thermal shocks. Terracotta does not like abrasive soap or sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, which can weaken it.

What size KAMADOSAN should I choose?

Choose according to the usual number of rice servings. Models range from sizes for a few people to large family cookers. Each product sheet indicates the capacity, expressed in servings or in gô, the Japanese rice unit, to help you select the right size for your household.

Does the KAMADOSAN cook anything other than rice?

Originally designed for rice, there are also models in the range, such as certain pots, suitable for soups and stews. The gentle cooking of the clay is well suited for long preparations. Check the product sheet for recommended use and compatibility with your heat source.

The brand is no longer restocked, discover our alternative, the PETARI rice cooker.