Square Hinoki Ohitsu Rice Chest 5-Cup
Square Hinoki Ohitsu Rice Chest 5-Cup
For a traditional, natural and timeless rice container, which is as functional as it is attractive, a Hinoki Ohitsu is a wonderful choice. The square shape of this container makes it quite durable, and the Hinoki smells wonderful when prepared rice is added. It comes with a simple, elegant rice scoop, made of the same Cypress.
Ohitsu is a wooden tub or container used to store prepared rice. But it’s much more than just a container, and there’s a reason Ohitsu has been used for generations. The wood absorbs the steam from the rice, retaining moisture that keeps the rice perfectly balanced. Placing freshly cooked rice in a Ohitsu will give the rice a wonderful chewy texture and a uniquely pleasant wood aroma. There is nothing like opening the lid to find the beautiful glossy pearls of rice inside!
This particular Ohitsu features a lid that simply sits on top of the container. This is the western style from Kyoto, it’s known as “Nosebitsu.”
Yamacoh, founded in 1972, is based in Natsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, specializes in natural wooden products. Their Youbi brand can be described as ‘functional beauty.’ Youbi’s wood products are primarily made from Japanese Cypress, Hinoki and Sawara. These skilled craftsmen produce refined products that are delicately lined, with smooth beautiful surfaces.
Brand: Yamacoh
Size: Body, about 170x170x93mm tall. Lid, about 181x181x10mm tall. Total height, about 103mm
Capacity: about 5 cups
Weight: about 554g (About 19.5oz)
Material: Hinoki
Before using, always immerse briefly in water. Wood is highly absorbent and make soak up unwanted flavors.
Please note: Wood is not dishwasher safe. Excessive detergent and soap may damage the wood products and natural oils as well.
Please note: Avoid putting away wet. Hand drying with a towel generally works well. Avoid storing in damp, humid or excessively hot areas. And avoid direct sunlight.
This is a handmade product, so there may be slight variations in appearance, which may include small scratches that occur in the manufacturing process.
Please note that the photos shown are one example. The specific item you receive may differ slightly in appearance.
Made in Japan