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Japanese Bowls ( Handai/Sushi-Oke )
Japanese bowl with lid(Handai/Sushi-oke)
Handai is a bowl to make sushi rice.
It is made of wood.
It makes sense.
When making sushi,
Wooden bowl will absorb the excess water from the rice.
Therefore, wooden bowl can be optimally sushi rice.
When saving the sushi rice in Handai,
It can prevent drying of the sushi rice.It is made of wood, called Sawara.
The tree is a conifer of Japanese specialty.
Sawara wood are excellent in moisture resistance and acid resistance.
Its wood is ideal for Handai.
How to Use Handai
After purchasing a Handai,
When you first started using Handai,
Fill the hot water inside the Handai.And,
Put a few tablespoons of vinegar in a cup of wooden bowl.
After 2-3 hours,
Please wash it. Please wipe off the moisture.
As a result of these tasks,
Handai is cleaned.
As a result, it is durable and will last longer.
Preparation Prior to Use of Handai
Wipe with a damp cloth inside the Handai.
How to Store Handai
After using the Handai,
Wash it with water.
Let dry in the shade, airy.
Do not dry in direct sunlight.
Do not let dry in the dishwasher.
After drying, please store wrapped in paper or cotton cloth.
Please Handai is stored in a place with little temperature change. And please Handai is stored in a dry location.