Product Information
A Nambu ironware frying pan featuring the traditional "Asanoha pattern" passed down from the Heian period.
*Please note that it will take approximately 2-3 months from order to product shipment.
Features
・[Just the right size for serving directly to the table] Food stays warm, so you can enjoy your meal even after some time has passed.
・[A pan designed to be loved] A "growing pan" that doesn't need to be replaced like Teflon-coated pans.
・[Traditional Japanese Asanoha pattern on the cooking surface] The pattern transfers to the food, and the uneven surface also helps prevent sticking.
Material
Cast iron, cashew lacquer baked finish
Size/Weight
Overall length: approx. 37 cm
Diameter: approx. 22 cm
Cooking surface diameter: approx. 16 cm
Bottom diameter: approx. 16 cm
Height: 4.5 cm
Weight: approx. 1.6 kg
Notes
・Can be used with gas, IH, and charcoal fires.
(We have confirmed reactions with 100V and 200V, but depending on the model of IH cooking device, it may not react, so please contact the manufacturer.)
・When using with IH, please use low to medium heat.
FAQ
Q. Do cast iron frying pans rust easily?
A. Like regular iron frying pans, they can be made rust-resistant by seasoning. By heating the frying pan and allowing oil to permeate it, a film of oil protects the surface of the pan and prevents rust.
Q. How do I wash it?
A. We recommend washing with lukewarm water without using detergent. Detergent will wash away the oil film created by seasoning. Therefore, we recommend washing with hot water. If you feel an odor remains, we recommend cleaning with baking soda. If you use detergent, please use a neutral detergent and re-season the pan.
Q. Does food get stuck in the grooves of the Asanoha pattern?
A. You can remove dirt with a sponge or scourer.
The use of metal scourers or metal brushes is not recommended.
Q. Can I use it on an IH cooktop?
A. It can be used on IH cooktops. In addition to IH, it is compatible with various heat sources such as gas, electric, charcoal, and oven. The diameter of the pot bottom is 16 cm. We have confirmed reactions with 100V and 200V, but depending on the model of IH cooking device, it may not react, so please contact the manufacturer.
Q. Are small bumps on the surface of the frying pan a defect?
A. It is not a defect.
Castings are made by pouring molten iron into a mold. These bumps occur when the molten iron solidifies. Since each of our frying pans is handcrafted, we respect these as individual characteristics in the process of iron forming. We inspect them to ensure there are no problems with use before selling them.
Q. Can it be washed in a dishwasher?
A. Use in a dishwasher is not recommended. This is because dishwashers use detergent, which will wash away the oil film created by seasoning.
Q. How do I care for it if it rusts? Is rust harmful to the body?
A. Remove the rusted part with a brush or similar tool. Rust is not harmful to the human body. After removing the rust, please season the pan. If you are concerned about the smell of iron, you can remove the smell by stir-frying vegetable scraps.
Q. Do I have to season it using the recommended method?
A. Seasoning is just one example. There are other methods, such as not applying oil to the handle or back, using vegetable scraps, or applying oil only to the cooking surface. Sunflower oil has high-linoleic and high-oleic types. Drying oil is "high-linoleic type" with an iodine value of 130 or more.
Q. Does the handle get hot?
A. It gets hot. This is because it is made as a single piece of cast iron. The handle is thick, so it can be touched for about 3 minutes after heating starts. However, if you are used to typical store-bought frying pans, you might inadvertently touch it and get burned, so always use oven mitts or similar protection.
