Wahei Freiz Saisyokuan Stainless Steel Pot and Sieve Set

As attractive as they are functional, yukihira pans are traditional Japanese saucepans that date back centuries for cooking soups, broths and stews. What sets them apart from European-style sauce pans are the thin construction and textured hammered finishand this one from Wahei Freiz comes with a custom-fit sieve. The pots thin stainless steel bottom heats up fast, perfect for boiling water or reducing sauces or soups, and the hammered surface has two advantages: It both strengthens the thin metal and creates more surface area to help foods cook fast and cut down on reduction time. The wooden handle will stay cool during use, and dual pour spoutsperfect for left- and right-handed cooksminimize spills while serving.

Hitting the right balance between fine and coarse mesh, the sieve allows for efficient drainage without leaking, perfect for washing anything from rice to leafy greens and draining pasta or grains. Try the set together for simmering, boiling, frying, steaming and drainingwe like it for blanching vegetables, boiling eggs, reheating pasta, preparing soups, stocks and sauces, particularly soy sauce tare, miso soup or Japanese dashi stock. And since theyre made of stainless steel, these pots are easy to clean, and work well on gas, electric and induction cooktops. Does not come with lid.

[/description-break] Specifications [/title] Net Weight: 1 pound 8 ounces
Dimensions: Total Length: 13.3 inches; Diameter: 7.63 inches; Height: 3.7 inches; 1.7 liters
Materials: Stainless Steel, Beechwood (Handle)
Place of Origin: Japan[/accordion] Care and Use [/title] Care: Hand-wash only.[/accordions-break] Use for sauces, blanching veggies and boiling pasta and noodles. [/how-to-use-break]Hand-wash only; not dishwasher-safe.