"Tetsuki zosuinabe" in Japanese means a "donabe" clay pot with a handgrip. Perfect for cooking rice porridge or Italian risotto. A Japanese clay pot or donabe enables you to cook delicious rice on the gas stove, thanks to the convection and evenly heating effects that the unique clay material has. Donabe has moisture and heat retention properties, which results in long-lasting rice savoriness or umami. [17 round pot with handle] is just so good for making rice porridge for 1 to 2 people. As for boiling rice, it is suited to up to 1.5 "Go" [one and a half rice cups] (180cc x 1.5 = 270cc; about 150g x 1.5 = 225g ).