Ohitsu Rice Tub -さわらのお櫃-

If you consider yourself a rice connoisseur, you know what delicious rice tastes like. The Ohitsu absorbs excess water and brings out the original taste of rice. In addition, it retains the sweetness and is delicious even when cooled. Ohitsu's are made of 100 year old Kiso straw. This straw is known for its high acid resistance and is suitable for sushi rice and vinegar!< Before using> >>Remove the scent of the cypress tree used in the rice tub Fill the rice tub with the white water from washing the rice and leave it for 3 hours. If the water from the first wash is not enough, add the second and third water to fill the tub. Water may leak when performing this work, so do it in a place where it can get wet. After that, discard the water, wash it with water, and dry it in the shade. <How to use> >> Wipe the inside of the tub with a well-wrung cloth before transferring the rice. Moderate humidity suppresses the stickiness of the rice. >> To wa