Very high quality ceramics, heavy pot. You have to season the pot before using. Requires a gas flame will not work on electric or glass top ranges. I have/use a Milk Street rice washer, but a sieve works better. I have only made 3 batches of rice so far - w/washed & soaked rice the water to rice ratio is very close to 50/50. I have been making
...Read MoreRead more about Very high quality ceramics, heavy pot. Japanese short grain rice. The Kamado cooker works fairly quickly ~ 30 min. total time, but you have to watch it - not a “set and forget” arrangement. I have only made 3 batches of rice so far, but the quality of the rice does not seem superior to Alton Brown’s “rice in a rush” however, I’m not sure 3 batches qualifies as a thorough evaluation of the cook pot. Very nice conversation starter to have sitting on your shelf! Read LessRead less about Very high quality ceramics, heavy pot.