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KAMA-ASA’s Japanese Style Steamer
Overview
Traps steam well
This is one of the few Japanese-style seiro made of Japanese cypress and bamboo. It is deep enough to be used for steaming any kind of food.
By covering it tightly with a wooden lid, more steam can accumulate inside the pot, making it ideal for use with glutinous rice such as sticky rice cakes and red rice.
Because of its compact size, it is also recommended for steaming small vegetables.
Certain creator
MAGEMONO KOUBOU SHIMIZU
Founded in 2021, bento craftsman Takayasu Shimizu and his team produce lunch boxes, rice bowls, and other items. Each item is carefully made by hand, and this is a new workshop that will be responsible for the future of manufacturing.
3 Key of Kamaasa's miniature Waseiro
Finished with traditional techniques
Each piece is carefully crafted one by one using a technique called "kenkemono," which involves bending a single thin sheet of wood to create a finished product.
Carefully selected materials
The main body is made of Japanese cypress, with yamazakura bark used as a clamping material.
The rare Japanese cypress is not only durable, but also has excellent humidity control properties and produces a moderate steaming effect.
Wide range of sizes
Easy-to-use 15cm, 18cm, and 21cm models are available for home use.
The compact size allows you to serve freshly steamed dishes directly to the dining table.
Details
Specifications
- Size
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15cm
Body=Outer diameter 15.5cm Inner diameter 12cm Height 6cm Depth 8.5cm
Lid=Diameter 16cm Height 1cm (not including handle)
Body and lid when set height 9.5cm (not including handle)
18cm:
Body=18.5cm outer diameter 15cm inner diameter 6cm height 8.5cm depth
Lid=18cm diameter 1cm height (not including handle)
Height 9.5cm when body and lid are set (not including handle)
21cm:
Body=21.5cm outer diameter 17.5cm inner diameter 10cm height 7.5cm depth
Lid=21.5cm diameter 1.5cm height (not including handle)
Height 11cm when body and lid are set (not including handle)
- Weight
- 15cm: body=128g, lid=93g
18cm: body=140g, lid=136g
21cm: body=224g, lid=151g
- Material
- Body: Kiso Hinoki or Tono Hinoki
Lid: Kiso Sawara
Tome: Yamazakura
Bamboo: Made in China - Origin
- Body=Gifu, Japan, Lid=Nagano, Japan
Precautions
- When using Seiro, please pay attention to the amount of water so that the pot does not burn empty.
- Please be careful with the heat, as it can burn the earthenware pot.
- When steaming oily food, place a sheet for a seiro or vegetables on the floor to prevent contamination.
- Please do not use a dishwasher or dryer.
- Avoid storing in plastic bags or while wet, and keep in a well-ventilated place as it does not like moisture.
Regarding the quality of our products
- About Cracks
This product is handmade by craftsmen one by one using natural wood and bamboo. The clasps are bound by cutting into the wood fibers with a tool called a "wood tongs". Therefore, depending on the position of the wood grain and the direction of the wood fibers, cracks may inevitably occur in the board at the fastening part. In addition, cracks may appear due to thermal expansion during use. - About the coarseness
Due to the processing machine and production process, some of the processed surfaces may have fluffiness or roughness. Please understand that none of these items can be used as a cooking utensil. - About the nature of wood and individual differences
The following differences may occur. Please allow for this as it is a characteristic of products made from natural materials.
・Differences in color and grain
・Slight size difference or distortion
・Gaps in the bending plate overlap that do not interfere with use.
・Peeling or rusting of the surface skin of the screen
・Spots or spots
Before using the product for the first time
- If you are concerned about the aroma of the food, please steam the food for about 10 minutes without adding any ingredients.
Care Instructions
- Basically, you can leave it unwashed after use.
- If stains are bothering you, wipe them off with a tightly wrung cloth. Avoid the use of detergents as much as possible.
If you are in need of help, please contact
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It's turning black...
Discoloration may occur depending on the water quality in the area where the product is used. Basically, there is no problem if you use the product as it is. If you are concerned, rubbing with a slice of lemon may improve the discoloration. -
Cracks are starting to appear...
This may occur at the beginning of use, but in most cases the cracks do not progress and the wood can be used as it is, as the splitting of the wood creates a space for expansion and contraction.
Please understand that this is a characteristic of the product as it occurs due to the natural material and the manufacturing process.
This is a characteristic of the product and occurs due to the natural material and manufacturing process.
FAQ
Yes, you can order items not listed online. Please feel free to contact us using the inquiry form.
Yes, we offer a fee-based gift wrapping at JPY660 per set (tax included). To request a gift wrapping, please contact us using the inquiry form.
Yes, but for online orders, we offer a free engraving service for knives only. Please select the desired engraving option, enter text and add the knife to cart. Engraving for products other than knives is only available at our physical store at Kappabashi, Tokyo.
Please feel free to contact us using the inquiry form. We are happy to make a quotation for your order. It would be helpful if you could first tell us the delivery address and the desired due date so that we can proceed smoothly.
