Traditional Japanese Rice Bowl (Hangiri) with Steamed Rice and Spatula #196785 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts a hangiri, a shallow wooden bowl traditionally used in Japanese cuisine to cool and season sushi rice with vinegar, sugar, and salt. The wooden spatula (shamoji) is shown mixing the rice gently to avoid crushing the grains while ensuring even flavor distribution. The design emphasizes functionality and tradition, reflecting centuries-old sushi-making practices.

Used on culinary blogs, sushi recipe pages, or Japanese cooking guides to illustrate proper rice preparation techniques; matches user intent for learning authentic sushi-making or understanding traditional kitchen tools.