Hibachi

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hibachi

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the japanese origin period?Heian period (794 to 1185)
2. What is the primary traditional function?Localized heating via radiant heat from charcoal
3. How did the hibachi change over time?It started as a small heater in the Heian period and later people began using it to cook food, especially around the 20th century.
4. What materials are hibachi made of?Hibachi are made from heat‑resistant materials like ceramic, clay, or metal, and they are often lined with insulating ash.

Brazier: An open-topped metal container designed to hold burning coals or wood for heating or cooking.
Radiant Heat: Heat that is transmitted by radiation, such as infrared rays, without requiring a medium.
Carbon Monoxide: A colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas produced by the incomplete burning of carbon-containing materials.
Teppan: A large, flat iron griddle used in Japanese teppanyaki cooking.