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KAMA-ASA’s Chinese Style Steamer 18cm
Product Features
An essential tool for steaming food
This is one of the few Chinese steamers made from domestic cypress and bamboo.
Chinese steamers have lids made from woven bamboo, which allows steam to escape just right, resulting in freshly steamed food.
The cypress steamer itself absorbs steam, allowing you to steam ingredients more deliciously.
A reliable maker
Shimizu Magemono Workshop
Founded in 2021, the workshop produces lunch boxes, steamers, and other items, led by bending craftsman Takayasu Shimizu. Each item is carefully made by hand, and the new workshop will be responsible for the future of manufacturing.
*18cm-24cm
Maruya Manufacturing
Founded in 1953 in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, this factory is the largest producer of domestically made bamboo steamers in Japan, led by bending craftsman Kensuke Yasue. It is one of Japan's leading bamboo steamer manufacturers, continuing to produce high-quality products using techniques cultivated over many years of experience.
*27cm, 30cm
Four special features of Kamaasa's Chinese steamer
Kamaasa Shoten's original deep design
By making the Kamaasa Chinese steamer deep, it can be used not only as a regular Chinese steamer, but also as a Japanese steamer that requires depth for dishes such as steamed rice and chawanmushi. Also, by using the separately sold slatted net, you can divide the one tier into upper and lower tiers and use it as two tiers.
Finished with traditional techniques
Each piece is carefully crafted using a technique called "magemono," which involves bending a single thin sheet of wood.
Carefully Selected Ingredients
The main body is made of domestic cypress, and the fastening material is wild cherry bark.
This rare domestic wood is not only durable, but also has excellent moisture-regulating properties, resulting in just the right amount of steam.
The lid is made of two layers of woven bamboo, which prevents steam from escaping.
Wide range of sizes available
We offer 18cm, 21cm, and 24cm sizes which are easy to use for home use, as well as 27cm and 30cm sizes which can be used for commercial purposes.
The 18cm-24cm models have a seal fastening, so the lid and the contents of the rice will not slip off when you move the steamer after steaming. You can carry it safely and easily to serve it on the table.
How to use, recommended steamed dishes, and how to wash
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Product Details
specification
- size
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18cm
Body: Outer diameter 18cm, inner diameter 16cm, height 10cm, depth 6cm
Lid: Outer diameter 18cm, inner diameter 16cm, height 7.5cm, depth 7cm
Height when body and lid are set is 16.5cm
21cm:
Body: Outer diameter 21cm, inner diameter 19cm, height 9.5cm, depth 6.5cm
Lid: Outer diameter 21cm, inner diameter 18.5cm, height 7.5cm, depth 7cm
Height when body and lid are set is 16.5cm
24cm:
Body: Outer diameter 24.5cm, inner diameter 22cm, height 9.5cm, depth 6.5cm
Lid: Outer diameter 24.5cm, inner diameter 23.5cm, height 7.5cm, depth 8cm
Height when body and lid are set is 16.5cm
27cm:
Body = Outer diameter cm Inner diameter cm Height cm Depth cm
Lid = Outer diameter cm Inner diameter cm Height cm Depth cm
Height when body and lid are set (cm)
30cm:
Body = Outer diameter cm Inner diameter cm Height cm Depth cm
Lid = Outer diameter cm Inner diameter cm Height cm Depth cm
Height when body and lid are set (cm) - weight
- 18cm: Body=224g Lid=200g
21cm: Body=291g Lid=234g
24cm: Body=385g Lid=313g
27cm: Body=g Lid=g
30cm: Body=g Lid=g - material
- Body: 18cm~24cm: Yoshino Hinoki, 27cm, 30cm: Kiso Hinoki or Tono Hinoki
Fastening material: Yamazakura
Bamboo: Made in China - Origin
- Body: Gifu Prefecture, Bamboo: Made in China
Notes
- When using a steamer, be careful of the amount of water in the pot so that it does not boil dry.
- Please be careful with the heat as the steamer may burn.
- When steaming oily foods, laying a bamboo steamer sheet or vegetable sheet underneath will help prevent the steamer from getting dirty.
- Do not use dishwashers or dryers.
- Please avoid storing it in a plastic bag or while it is wet. It dislikes moisture so please store it in a well-ventilated place.
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Regarding product quality
- About Cracking This product is made from natural wood and bamboo, and is handcrafted by artisans one by one. The fastening parts are bound together by cutting into the wood fibres with a tool called a "wood sashi". For this reason, depending on the position of the wood grain and the direction of the wood fibres, it is inevitable that cracks may occur in the boards at the fastening parts. Furthermore, cracks may appear due to thermal expansion as you use the product.
- About roughness : Due to the processing machines and manufacturing process, some processed surfaces may have fuzz or roughness. None of these will interfere with the use of the products as cooking utensils, so we ask for your understanding.
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Regarding the nature of wood and individual differences : The following differences may occur. We ask for your understanding as these are characteristics of products made from natural materials.
・Differences in color and wood grain ・Slight size differences and distortions ・Gaps in overlapping bent boards that do not interfere with use ・Peeling or fraying of the surface of the blinds ・Stains or spots
Before first use
- There is no problem using it as is, but if you are concerned about the smell, try steaming it empty (without adding any ingredients) for about 10 minutes.
Care Instructions
- Basically, you can leave it as it is without washing it after use.
- If dirt is noticeable, wipe it off with a tightly wrung cloth. Avoid using detergent as much as possible.
Troubleshooting
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It's getting black...
Discoloration may occur depending on the water quality in the area where you use it. Generally, there is no problem with using it as is. If you are concerned about the discoloration, rubbing it with a slice of lemon may improve the color. -
Cracks have started...
This may occur when you first start using the product, but the wood will split, creating a gap that allows it to expand and contract, and in most cases the crack will not progress and you will be able to continue using the product as is.
Please understand that this is a natural product characteristic that occurs during the manufacturing process. It does not affect the quality of the product, so please use it with confidence.
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.
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Delivery preferences
*Date of delivery can be requested for ONLY domestic shipment. *If you wish to have your knife inscribed, you cannot specify a delivery date and time. We will ship 1 week to 10 days after the order date.