寿司桶(すしおけ)

すしおけ
noun
sushi tub; sushi serving container; hangiri
1. sushi tub; wooden tub for preparing and serving sushi rice
a shallow, round wooden container used for mixing sushi rice with vinegar and for serving
寿司桶(すしおけ)で酢飯(すめし)を作(つく)る。
To make sushi rice in a sushi tub.
木製(もくせい)の寿司桶(すしおけ)は余分(よぶん)な水分(すいぶん)を吸(す)い取(と)る。
A wooden sushi tub absorbs excess moisture.
寿司桶(すしおけ)いっぱいのちらし{寿司(ずし)}を作(つく)った。
I made a full sushi tub of chirashi-zushi.

ALSO CALLED:

  • 飯台(はんだい) (rice mixing tub)
  • はんぎり/ハンギリ (hangiri - from 半切(はんぎり)り)

USAGE:
Traditionally made of cypress wood (檜(ひのき)). The wood absorbs excess moisture and helps cool the rice quickly when making sushi rice.

CARECaring for wooden sushi tubs:

  • Soak in water before use
  • Dry thoroughly after washing
  • Avoid dishwashers
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Added 2026.1.25 15:00
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