Kitchen & Dining SAIKAI (Others) | Cast Iron Fish Pan With Lid

Description:
This Fish Pan Is A Masterpiece Designed By Caster, Rikucho Ogasawara (1929-2012). As The Name Suggests, It Is Ideal For Cooking Fish, But Also Works Well When Cooking Meats, Vegetables And Other Dishes. Nambu Tekki Refers To Traditional Craft Of Japanese Cast Iron. This Thick And Heavy Cast Iron Pan Is Able To Absorb Heat Evenly, Perfect For Stir-Frying, Braising, Cooking Soups, Sauces, Stews And Deep Frying. Please Read The Seasoning Instructions On The Second Tab For Proper, Long Term Care!

Variation:
Each Fish Pan Is Hand-Cast In Molds So Variation May Exist. There Is A Preliminary Coating Of Cashew Nut Shell Burned Onto The Surface To Prevent Rust, But The Pan Will Require Additional Seasoning And Oil As You Use It To Prevent Rust. As You Use The Iron Fish Pan, You Will See It Age, And Depending On Level Of Care, You May See It Rust. This Is A Pan Meant To Be Passed On From Generation To Generation So Please Read The Care Instructions On The Second Tab To Learn Proper Seasoning And Daily Care.

History:
Nambu Tekki Cast Iron Is One Of The Officially Certified Traditional Crafts Of Japan. It Is Made By Pouring Molten Iron Into Molds. This Fish Pan Was Designed In 1999 By Master Iron Craftsman, Rikucho Ogasawara. Until His Passing In 2012, Rikuchou Ogasawara Worked For Over 60 Years, Designing And Producing A Range Of Household Accessories At His Workshop In Iwate Prefecture.