rice paddle

Sushi bar tool

A rice paddle is a flat, wide utensil used to scoop, serve, and fluff cooked rice without crushing the grains.

The paddle shape—broader and flatter than a spoon—distributes pressure evenly.

Traditional Asian rice paddles are often made of bamboo or wood; modern versions may be plastic with textured surfaces to prevent sticking.

Also called a rice spatula or shamoji (Japanese).

utensil

spatula

Flat-bladed kitchen tool

  • ladleDeep spoon for serving
  • scoopFirst-reported story
  • serverOne who attends tables

wooden spoon · bamboo · plastic · nonstick · silicone · flat · wide · ergonomic · handle · kitchen tool

cooking

sushi

Vinegared rice with toppings

  • risottoCreamy Italian grain dish
  • pilafSeasoned broth-cooked grain
  • congeeWatery rice porridge

bibimbap · onigiri · paella · biryani · jollof · mochi · donburi · chirashi · porridge · pudding

technique

scoop

First-reported story

fold · fluff · loosen · separate · distribute · mix · cut · lift · transfer

culture

good fortune

Favorable chance outcomes

ceremonial · offerings · souvenir

Categories
Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G