{"product_id":"zaru-en-bambou-pour-soba","title":"Hand-woven zaru, two sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlso available in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/coffret-soba-dete\"\u003eSummer Soba Set\u003c\/a\u003e (with the 20 cm zaru) for €85 instead of €97.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrain freshly rinsed cold noodles directly in the basket, placed on a plate: the water flows through the weave, requiring no additional accessories. The same method is used to rinse and dry vegetables after washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it's different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diamond weave (ajiro) distributes the tension of the bamboo in two directions at once, making the basket more rigid than a simple weave while remaining flexible at the edges. The twisted rim, a specialized technique in itself, closes and reinforces the edge of the basket where the weave ends—a point that would otherwise be the first to wear out with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy a zaru instead of a standard colander\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen placed on a plate, it allows water to drain without the need for an extra bowl or colander, and it serves just as well for draining as it does for presenting food directly at the table, as zaru soba is traditionally eaten right out of the basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I love objects that naturally find their place in the kitchen. This zaru is one of them: simple, light, and versatile, it serves just as well for draining noodles as it does for preparing or presenting vegetables. I liked its obvious nature: no superfluous functions, just an object well-designed for a task one performs regularly.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll love it if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou regularly cook Japanese noodles (soba, udon) or need to rinse vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou appreciate objects that can be used both in the kitchen and at the table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou value the craft of hand-woven bamboo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are willing to provide simple but attentive care: air drying, no dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's probably not for you if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are looking for a catch-all utensil for every type of draining (meat, fried food, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou prefer an object you can put in the dishwasher without a second thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in two sizes: 20 cm and 24 cm in diameter. Rinse with clear water and allow to air dry, standing upright rather than flat, so that moisture does not stagnate between the strips. Avoid prolonged soaking and the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn object built to last\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-woven bamboo and twisted rim are designed to withstand frequent use, provided it receives simple care: rinsing and air drying. Made in Japan, this zaru is built to last far longer than a low-end plastic colander.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ebematsushoji","offers":[{"title":"20 cm","offer_id":52455085736269,"sku":"REC-004-01","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24cm","offer_id":52455085769037,"sku":"REC-004-02","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_3166.heic?v=1786805956","url":"https:\/\/dogou.fr\/en\/products\/zaru-en-bambou-pour-soba","provider":"Dogou","version":"1.0","type":"link"}