Hangiri

Hangiri (飯切) is a traditional Japanese wooden vessel used primarily to prepare rice for sushi. It is a shallow, round wooden tub typically made from Kiso-Sawara (Japanese cypress). After cooking, the rice is placed in the hangiri, mixed with vinegar, and cooled. The wood helps absorb excess moisture and allows the rice to cool evenly, which is important for the proper texture and flavor of the rice.

Alternative names include Handai and Sushi Oke.