WOODEN SUSHI OKE RICE TUB / HANAGIRI

Sushi Oke is a large flat bottomed wooden mixing tub. It is traditionally used when making sushi rice. It is important to use a non-metallic container because this prevents any interaction between the rice vinegar which will be added to the rice and any metallic material. The wood also serves to absorb excess moisture from the cooked rice and the large mixing surface allows the hot rice to cool rapidly.