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Japan Smart Hand-held Rice Pre-washing and Strain Tool

Japan Smart Hand-held Rice Pre-washing and Strain Tool

$6.49★★★★★147

We mould this hand-held tool for agitating and rinsing rice directly inside your prep bowl. The shaped head works starch loose from the grains, while the built-in strainer face holds the rice back during the pour.

The handle sits comfortably in the grip during repeated rinses. It tucks flat into a shallow utensil drawer once the rice cooker is running.

Details

  • MakerInomata Chemical, Yokkaichi, Japan
  • ShelfRice & Grain
  • OriginMade in Japan

What makes it work

  • Moulded from food grade plastic that rinses clean under running tap water.
  • Integrated strainer ribs hold grains inside the pot while cloudy water pours away.
  • Agitator head stirs through rice, small legumes, and dry grains without bruising them.
  • Compact hand-held profile fits inside shallow kitchen drawers alongside standard prep utensils.

How to use

Place your dry rice into a bowl and cover with cold water. Use the tool to stir the grains in steady circular sweeps to release excess surface starch. Tip the bowl while holding the strainer edge against the rim to drain the liquid, repeating until the water runs clear.

Care

Wash the tool by hand in warm water with a mild dish detergent. Avoid abrasive scouring pads to keep the plastic smooth. Air dry before storing.

Take it home

$6.49