I think that there are many directions to store cooked rice. For example, you can keep it by wrapping, using a refrigerator, and so on.
By the way, there is a traditional way to keep cooked rice. It is by keeping in "ohitsu”.
Ohitsu is an old fashioned item. But in the old generation, using ohitsu is very popular.
Then in this article, I will introduce about ohitsu.
By the way, there is a traditional way to keep cooked rice. It is by keeping in "ohitsu”.
Ohitsu is an old fashioned item. But in the old generation, using ohitsu is very popular.
Then in this article, I will introduce about ohitsu.
1．What is a ohitsu…rice tub
I think ohitsu is not a popular item nowadays. So I think young people don't know how to use the ohitsu. Perhaps, some kids have never seen this item.
So using ohitsu might be valuable in this time, maybe.
Now, I will introduce a ohitsu.
Nowadays, there are many useful packages. You can use a plastic package. And you can use plastic wrap. Perhaps there might be a more
So using ohitsu might be valuable in this time, maybe.
Now, I will introduce a ohitsu.
1-1．Wooden tub
Ohitsu is a small wooden tub. And it should be used for keeping cooked rice.Nowadays, there are many useful packages. You can use a plastic package. And you can use plastic wrap. Perhaps there might be a more
useful package to keep cooked rice.
However, in old Japan, people didn't have such useful items. Then people used small wooden round tubs to keep cooked rice. And the wooden tub is called ohitsu.
Actually, there are some dishes that use ohitsu. But it is not popular, I guess.
By the way, I think the best way to experience using ohitsu is going Japanese styled hotel, ryokan. You can eat the rice served by ohitsu.
However, in old Japan, people didn't have such useful items. Then people used small wooden round tubs to keep cooked rice. And the wooden tub is called ohitsu.
1-2．For rice
Basically, ohitsu is only used for keeping cooked rice. So ohitsu can not be used for keeping fish, vegetables, or other foods.Actually, there are some dishes that use ohitsu. But it is not popular, I guess.
By the way, I think the best way to experience using ohitsu is going Japanese styled hotel, ryokan. You can eat the rice served by ohitsu.
1-3．About using ohitsu for keeping rice
Basically, ohitsu is kept for cooked hot rice. When you have to keep the rice, you should put the rice in the ohitsu.By keeping ohitsu, the rice is kept in good condition. Actually, the rice would be cold. But it is delicious.
You know hot rice is steaming. And ohitsu can control the humidity of hot rice. Because wood can control the humidity. T
hen the ohitsu is a wooden tub, so it can control the humidity. Then the rice's condition should be kept.
2．About a ohitsu
By the way, there are two styles of ohitsu. They are Kanto style that is used in East and Kansai style that is used in West.2-1．In eastern areas
In eastern areas, the ohitsu is cover lid style. And it is called Edo-ohitsu.The characteristic is the lid. It covers the ohitsu.
2-2．In western areas
In western areas, the ohitsu is the style that the lid should put on. In the eastern type, the lid should cover. However, in the west, the lid should be put on the ohitsu.
2-3．The material of ohitsu
Ohitsu is made of wood. But there are many types of wood. There are pine trees, cedar, etc.By the way, ohitsu is made of cypress tre
es. But some luxury ohitsu are made of good cedar.
The cedar that is made in Akita prefecture is one of the best wooden materials. The Akita cedar is good material of ohitsu.
And Japanese people have made many wooden struct
The cedar that is made in Akita prefecture is one of the best wooden materials. The Akita cedar is good material of ohitsu.
3． Wooden culture of Japan
I think Japanese people use many wooden items. By thinking about the meal, many wooden tableware are used. For example, chopsticks are typical wooden tableware, I guess.And Japanese people have made many wooden struct
ures from old generations. Japanese traditional houses are made of wood. Some foreign countries people had made their house by stores. It might be a difference of culture.
So, ohitsu is a wood item. It is one of the good items for a meal, because ohitsu can keep the rice in good condition. The Japanese people eat rice, and use wood. It would be good taste
So, ohitsu is a wood item. It is one of the good items for a meal, because ohitsu can keep the rice in good condition. The Japanese people eat rice, and use wood. It would be good taste
4．Experience Japanese rice with ohitsu
I think that the best way of getting the experience of Japanese meal is traveling in Japan. And if you want to have good rice, you should go to good rice areas. You can go to Niigata prefecture, or Miyagi prefecture by bullet train. And if you would go to an old Japanese styled inn, ryokan, you would be able to have a traditional Japanese meal.Perhaps, the meal in the ryokan might not be a luxury. But I think it would be a good experience.
Anyway, a combination of ohitsu and Japanese rice is a good traditional style. And if you feel it is interesting, please come to Japan and get a trip. Enjoy!
Anyway, a combination of ohitsu and Japanese rice is a good traditional style. And if you feel it is interesting, please come to Japan and get a trip. Enjoy!
