Black Daikon Grater

To prepare grated daikon (Japanese radish) for tempura or maybe soba or udon, this is the item you need. This is a Banko ware grater used to grate vegetables like daikon or Japanese yam, yamaimo. 

The lid is covered with holes with small thorn-like spikes lined between the holes. And the lid is placed over a rounded rectangular bowl that catches the grated vegetables and their natural juices. The bottom has a non-slip finish that prevents it from moving when placed on a wet cloth when grating. 

One point of caution is to stop grating when the size of the vegetable becomes small. As the teeth are fairly sharp, make sure not to get your fingers too close when grating. 

If you take a closer look, you will notice that one side of the lid has smaller holes along with smaller teeth. You can use this part to grate smaller items like sliced fruit or ginger.

Articles Yokkaichi Banko

La céramique Yokkaichi Banko, plus communément appelée céramique Banko, trouve son origine dans la fabrication de céramiques allant de la vaisselle de tous les jours aux vases à fleurs. Aujourd'hui, elle est surtout connue pour ses donabeLes donabe, ou pots en argile japonais, sont appréciés pour leur durabilité et leur excellente conservation de la chaleur. Environ 80 % des donabe produits au Japon sont en argile Banko, ce qui en fait un ustensile indispensable pour la cuisine familiale.