Konro Grill – Diatomite – 69x35x20cm

Product description

The Japanese cuisine is increasingly expanding into the Western world.

Not only are individual dishes becoming more popular, but also the methods of preparation.

This also includes the different types of grilling.

Particularly fascinating are the small and large tabletop grills such as the Japanese Konro Grill.

A traditional Konro Grill is made of diatomaceous earth.

Over millions of years, these were compressed under the pressure of the sea around Suzu into a heat-insulating stone.

The basis for algae growth was the mineral-rich water, which was enriched by volcanic activity.

The environment was highly favorable for algae growth, leading to enormous yet consistent algae expansion.

The large amount of algae depleted the nutrients and reduced light penetration into the former lake.

Due to the lack of photosynthesis, large quantities of algae died.

The remnants sank to the seabed and either became a source of nutrients for new generations of diatoms or part of the vast diatomaceous layer that exists today in the Sea of Japan.

This resulted in what is known as diatomaceous earth.

Although the earth is very porous when extracted, it also has a low density.

This allows the material to develop sponge-like properties while providing excellent insulating capabilities.

It is also heat-resistant, even at particularly high temperatures.

Thus, it has all the qualities that a lightweight tabletop grill should have!

Japanese craftsmanship is evident in the manufacturing of these grills.

They are handmade and therefore constantly checked for their outstanding quality.