My Favorite Cookware – What I Brought from Japan

I’d like to introduce some of my favorite cooking utensils that I’m glad I brought with me when I moved from Japan. In this page, especially, I’ll introduce some of my cooking utensils that I use almost every day.

Knives are Important

I bought this knife when I first started living alone, and I’ve been using it for over 10 years.

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In Finland, there is a famous knife maker called Fiskars, but I feel that the blade is a bit thick. But fruits knives are so nice.

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When I was living in a share house abroad, I remember how frustrated I was when the kitchen knives I was given were completely useless. It’s only sharpness, but still sharpness. A knife that you are familiar with is one of the things that you should definitely bring when you move abroad.

Geoproducts for Pots

My favorite pot, which I have been using for more than 10 years since I bought it when I started living alone, is a Geo Product from Miyazaki Seisakusho.

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I can fry without oil, without getting burnt. The lid closes tightly so I can cook without water. In addition, I can bake bread in the oven. I use it for everything I cook. It’s the best. Thanks to this pan, I am able to bake delicious no-knead bread.

No-Knead Bread: Overnight Campagne without Dutch Oven

This no-knead bread was introduced in the New York Times. I have arranged it for easy making. You can make great campagne easily!

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I live with two people and use the 25cm shallow type. It is very useful for one-pot dishes, as shallow pots are not so common overseas. I think I need a bigger one when I make a lot of soups and curries.

Marna Silicon Spatula

Japanese silicon spatulas are of excellent quality. It is very flexible.

I love to use this spoon spatula, Marna.

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You can easily fry, scoop, and serve with this one. It is perfect not only for stir-frying, but also for making anko, jam, where you have to scrape the food as you work.

Japanese Grater

Grating plates are indispensable when grating garlic and ginger. When I first moved here, I used a cheese grater.

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However, the fibers of the ginger get tangled easily and it is quite frustrating. The garlic is also a little too rough to be called grated garlic. But if you use the finer part, it almost gets stuck and is useless. I hurriedly ordered this grating plate from Japan.

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Ginger can be easily grated. It also makes a good paste for garlic. The best part is that it is non-slip and easy to use. And it’s dishwasher safe. I love it. I love it.

Ziploc is the Best Storage Container

Do you know Ziploc? I think this is one of the greatest invention in Japan.

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It’s transparent, you can see what’s inside, it’s heat-resistant, freezeproof, and it doesn’t leak. Ziploc is the best storage container.

When I microwave carrots or potatoes, I always use Ziploc. I can see what’s inside, and I can tell at a glance how soft they are. It’s the best.

Legged Colander & Bowl

In Japan, colanders with legs are commonly sold. In Finland, you rarely see them. A colander with legs is indispensable for draining boiled vegetables and pasta. And a bowl of the right size comes in handy when rehydrating vermicelli.

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Y-Shaped Peeler

Japanese peelers are Y-shaped and are suitable for straight peeling of radishes and carrots.

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More information about peelers can be found here.

Y-shaped Peeler or I-shaped Peeler? Which is Common?

The peeler that Japanese people and Finnish people imagine are actually different in shape. Do you use Y-shaped Peeler or I-shaped Peeler?

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Be Sure to Bring Your Beloved Things

When I moved to Japan, knives and pots were the first things I packed in my luggage. Knives and pots can be found in absolutely any country.

However, the stress after moving to a new country can be quite overwhelming. It is hard to cook with unfamiliar ingredients and unfamiliar utensils. In order to reduce stress, please bring your own familiar cooking utensils.