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This is a 300ml oval casserole made by pouring cast iron into a mold. Measuring 15cm wide and 5cm deep, it features handles on both sides and a lid. It is used to cook single-serving portions over direct heat, induction, and in an oven.

Why this product

It was chosen for its configuration well-suited to cooking single-serving dishes regardless of heat source.

  1. Usable on various heating appliances

    You can cook freely on induction cooktops as well as over direct heat and in the oven.

  2. Sized for single-serving cooking

    Measuring 15cm wide and 5cm deep with a 300ml capacity, it is well-suited for preparing meals for one person.

  3. Made of cast iron material

    Because it is made by pouring cast iron into a casting mold, process traces such as fine irregularities and scratches naturally remain on the surface.

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Can a heavy cast iron trivet be placed directly on the dining table without scratching the tabletop?

Cast iron trivets have considerable weight, causing hesitation over whether they might drag across or scratch the dining table. I wonder if it has a finish that reduces friction or damage.

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Non-slip rubber feet are attached to the bottom surface, so it remains stable even when dishes are placed on it, with no concern about scratching the table surface.

This is a small 220ml pot made of cast iron that comes with a lid. It can be placed across direct flame, induction, and ovens, making it suitable for cooking small portions of side dishes. If you cover it with the lid flipped upside down, you can stack containers neatly on top for storage.

Why this product

We chose it because you can cook small amounts of food on various heat sources and bring it directly to the table.

  1. Dual use for direct flame and induction

    You can cook directly on induction and in the oven, as well as on direct flames such as gas stoves and radiant cooktops.

  2. Lid that stacks when flipped upside down

    If you cover it with the cast iron lid turned upside down, you can stack containers neatly on top of it for storage.

  3. Small capacity of 220ml

    With a compact depth of 3.3cm, it is suitable for serving a side dish for a single meal or small amounts of food.

This is a small cooking vessel with a 250ml capacity made of cast iron, featuring a round body with handles on both sides and a lid. It is used to cook a single serving across gas ranges, induction cooktops, and ovens, and then serve it directly onto the dining table.

Why this product

We selected this because you can cook a single-serving dish over various heat sources and bring it straight to the dining table.

  1. Use across various heat sources

    It can be cooked not only on direct heat such as gas ranges and highlight cooktops, but also on induction cooktops and in ovens.

  2. Capacity suitable for a single serving

    With dimensions of 5cm in depth and 10.5cm in diameter and a 250ml capacity, it suitably holds a single-serving dish.

  3. Washing and storage care

    Wash it with a soft tool without detergent, and dry off the moisture over low heat before storing.

This is a small 310ml cocotte made of cast iron. It can be used for cooking across gas flame, radiant cooktops, induction, and ovens. Turning the lid upside down allows them to be stacked neatly on top, taking up less storage space.

Why this product

We considered its compatibility with various cooking heat sources and its compact storage.

  1. Supports various heat sources

    It can be used on gas flames, radiant cooktops, induction, and in ovens, offering few restrictions on cooking environments.

  2. Stackable storage method

    Flipping the lid allows the pots to be stacked on top of one another, making it easy to keep cupboards organized.

  3. 310ml small size

    With a diameter of 10.6cm, a depth of 4.6cm, and a capacity of 310ml, it is well-suited for single-serving dishes or side dishes.

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How do you read the inverted triangle mark engraved inside the rice pot?

This is a question asked by those wondering what reference the small inverted triangle symbol engraved on the inner wall of the cast iron rice pot indicates.

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hmmm editorial answer

The bottom tip of the inverted triangle mark is the guideline for pouring the amount of water when cooking 1 gou, and the top line is for when cooking 2 gou.