An iron skillet isn't exactly a traditional Japanese cooking utensil – or is it? Actually, the Japanese have been using cast-iron utensils for centuries and never stopped cooking on open fires so yes, it kind of is. But they're also very conscious of space because those among them who live in the megacities like Tokyo and Osaka have very little to spare. If they're going to add a skillet to their cooking armory, it needs to be versatile: something like the Toffy Hot Skillet!
What makes the Toffy Hot Skillet so useful? First of all, it comes with a dedicated electric base you can use it right there on your tabletop. Second, it has a lid so is also a pot, which means your options extend beyond grilling to include cooking, steaming, and boiling. Third, it comes with a smoke reduction plate, which you can use directly on the electric base, giving you even more grilling options. And third of all, you can forgo the heating base and use the skillet (with or without the lid) on a bonfire, making it suitable for taking with you when you go camping!
Specs and Features:
- Can be used for grilling, frying, cooking, steaming, and boiling
- Comes with electric base
- Skillet can also be used without the base
- Can be used with just the smoke reduction plate (without the skillet)
- Water and grease-collecting tray
- Temperature setting: heat retention-approx. 230°C (446°F)
- Full capacity: 1.2 liter
- Dimensions (when skillet is placed on the heating base): approx. 270 x 215 x 270 mm (10.6 x 8.5 x 10.6")
- Dimensions (with smoke reduction plate): approx. 180 x 130 x 215 mm (7 x 5.1 x 8.5")
- Dimensions (skillet only): approx. 370 x 110 x 210 mm (14.6 x 4.3 x 8.3")
- Weight (skillet placed on heating base): approx. 3.8 kg (8.4 lb)
- Weight (with smoke reduction plate): approx. 1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
- Weight (skillet only): approx. 2.7 kg (6 lb)
- Operating voltage: AC 100 V, 50-60 Hz
- Power consumption: 500 W
- Power cable length: approx. 1 m (3.3 ft)
- Comes with smoke reduction plate, trivet mitten
- Instructions/manual: Japanese