Nakagawa

Shigaraki-yaki Multi-Use Microwave Steamer

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A ceramic steamer that retains moisture.

This cooking tool enriches your dining table, responding to the desire to create delicious dishes quickly even on busy days and easily expand your cooking repertoire. When heating vegetables and other ingredients in the microwave, steam is generated from the vessel itself, steaming food deliciously without losing the ingredients' natural moisture.


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Size/Specs

Regular
Material: Ceramic
Capacity: Approximately 500ml
Weight: Bowl: Approximately 412g / Lid: Approximately 174g
Bowl: Approximately 14.4×13×8cm
Lid: Approximately 14.6×13×1cm

Large
Material: Ceramic
Capacity: Approximately 800ml
Weight: Bowl: Approximately 557g / Lid: Approximately 286g
Bowl: Approximately 17.7×16.0×8.0cm
Lid: Approximately 17.9×16.2×1.0cm

Handling Precautions

Please Be Careful When Using in Microwave
  • Follow the precautions for your microwave unit.
  • Do not heat raw eggs, boiled eggs, or fried eggs as they may explode. For foods with shells or membranes, make sure to pierce them thoroughly.
Microwave Usage Guidelines【Heating Time Guidelines (600W)】
  • 2 medium potatoes... approximately 5 minutes
  • 1 medium sweet potato... approximately 3 minutes
  • 1/4 pumpkin... approximately 2.5 minutes
  • 4 bell peppers... approximately 2 minutes
  • 2 medium eggplants... approximately 3 minutes
  • 2 spinach bunches... approximately 1.5 minutes
  • 1/2 broccoli... approximately 2 minutes

※These are guideline times for vegetables cut to appropriate sizes for better heat penetration. The above times are approximate only. Heating times may vary depending on your microwave and other conditions, so if food is not heated sufficiently, adjust time while monitoring. Adjust time according to your microwave's wattage.

Product Handling
【Before Use】
  • As this product is designed to be soaked in water before use, no initial sealing treatment is required.
【During Use】
  • Soak bowl and lid in water for about 1 minute, lightly wipe the exterior, then add vegetables and microwave.
  • Be careful of burns as the bowl becomes hot immediately after heating.
  • Do not heat with seasonings (liquids) added.
  • Avoid sudden heating and cooling as it is vulnerable to rapid temperature changes.
  • Do not put the bowl in the freezer.
【After Use】
  • Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended for longevity.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd as this can cause breakage.
  • Wash with a soft sponge as scrubbing hard with abrasive cleaners or metal scrubbers may cause scratches.
  • Avoid soaking. After washing, wipe with a soft dry cloth, dry thoroughly, and store in a well-ventilated place.
【Important Notes】
  • Be careful of chipping and cracking from strong impacts.
  • Stop using if cracks or fissures appear for safety reasons.
  • Vegetable staining or crazing may develop with use, but this does not affect functionality and can be enjoyed as part of the item's character.
  • As this is handcrafted, there may be individual variations in color and shape.

Ceramic steamer keeps moisture in

When you heat vegetables in the microwave, steam is generated from the container, preventing the moisture from escaping and steaming the ingredients deliciously.

Can be used as a dish on the dining table

Because it is made of ceramic, it retains heat well and food does not cool easily, and we have paid particular attention to its appearance so that it can be served directly on the dining table.

Make sure it is well hydrated

When heated, the water in the container generates steam, making the vegetables moist and fluffy. To achieve this, soak the container and lid in water for about a minute before using.

Spout for effortless draining

Moisture released from vegetables can be easily drained by sliding the lid slightly and pouring through the spout. For best results, drain promptly after heating to prevent ingredients from becoming soggy. Please take care not to touch the vessel directly with bare hands, as it will be hot.

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Delivery & returns

Free international shipping available on qualifying orders. Global shipping from Nara, Japan via DHL. Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging (return shipping at customer's expense).

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