Sushi Roll Making Assistance Tool

Abstract

This product provides a sushi-making assist tool that allows even beginners to easily make homemade sushi rolls of various thicknesses, including thin, medium, thick, and extra-thick rolls, using a single, simple tool without requiring any special skills, resulting in a product that is both efficient and visually appealing. [Solution] The assist tool body 2 of the rolled sushi making assist tool 1 consists of a rectangular plate-shaped sushi rice placement section 3 for placing and spreading sushi rice to a substantially uniform thickness, and side wall sections 4 formed at a uniform height above each side edge of the sushi rice placement section 3. The assist tool body 2 is equipped with a partition plate 7 for dividing the internal space of the sushi rice placement section 3 in the longitudinal direction L, and fitting grooves 5a to 5d and / or markers 6a to 6d are provided on at least one of the longitudinal inner wall surface 4a and longitudinal upper surface 4b of the side wall section 4 as means for selecting the position of the partition plate 7 to be placed in a predetermined position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a tool used when making makizushi by hand, and particularly to a tool used in the process of spreading sushi rice flat.

Background Art

[0002] When making makizushi by hand, generally, according to the size of the makizushi to be made, the size of the nori seaweed and the amount of sushi rice are determined. Then, the nori seaweed is placed on top of the rolling bamboo mat, and the sushi rice is placed on the nori seaweed. The sushi rice is spread evenly in thickness from the center on the nori seaweed, taking care not to crush the sushi rice from above, and also spreading it precisely to the four corners of the nori seaweed. After this operation process, ingredients are placed on top of the sushi rice, and then it is rolled with the rolling bamboo mat.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] As described above, when making makizushi by hand, first, the sushi rice needs to be spread to a uniform thickness without crushing it from above, and it is necessary to spread the sushi rice precisely to the four corners. However, when making various thicknesses of makizushi, such as futomaki (extremely thick makizushi), makizushi (thick makizushi), nakamaki (medium-sized makizushi), hosomaki (thin makizushi), etc., look good, experience and technical skills are required depending on the type to be made, such as what thickness should be set. Especially in supermarkets, prepared food stores, and fish stores with sushi counters, it was necessary to acquire a certain level of technical skills through training in this operation process.

[0005] Furthermore, while various tools for making rolled sushi, such as those shown in Patent Documents 1 and 2, have been proposed to complement the technical skills required for making rolled sushi by hand, a simple tool that can spread the sushi rice to a uniform thickness for rolled sushi of various thicknesses, without crushing the sushi rice from above, and accurately spread the sushi rice to all four corners has not been provided to date. The present invention aims to solve the above problems by providing a sushi-making assist tool that allows even beginners to easily make handmade sushi rolls of various thicknesses, such as thin rolls, medium rolls, thick rolls, and extra-thick rolls, using a single simple tool, without requiring any special technical skills, and producing sushi rolls that are both easy to make and visually appealing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A sushi-making assist tool for making sushi rolls by hand, wherein the assist tool body comprises a rectangular plate-shaped sushi rice placement section for placing and spreading sushi rice to a substantially uniform thickness, and side wall sections formed at a uniform height above each side of the sushi rice placement section, the assist tool body is equipped with a partition plate for partitioning the internal space of the sushi rice placement section in the longitudinal direction, and at least one partition plate position selection means for setting the partition plate in a predetermined position is provided on at least one of the longitudinal inner wall surface and the longitudinal upper surface of the side wall section, and the partition plate position selection means is at least one of a fitting groove provided on the longitudinal inner wall surface of the side wall section and a mark provided on the longitudinal upper surface of the side wall section, and furthermore, the fitting groove and the mark are, in order from the front side of the sushi rice placement section of the assist tool body, for thin rolls, medium rolls, thick rolls, and extra-thick rolls. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] Using the sushi-making assist tool of this invention, even beginners can easily make handmade sushi rolls of various thicknesses, such as thin rolls, medium rolls, thick rolls, and extra-thick rolls, with a single simple tool, without requiring any special skills, resulting in a smooth and visually appealing sushi-making experience. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a plan view of the sushi roll making assist tool according to the present invention, showing the state in which a partition plate is installed in the fitting groove for the middle roll. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 1 (front view). [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view along line BB in Figure 1 (side view). [Figure 4] This is a perspective view of a partition plate used in the sushi-making assist tool according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The following describes the embodiments for implementing the sushi-making assist tool according to the present invention, based on Figures 1 to 4. The assist tool body 2 of the rolled sushi making assist tool 1 consists of a rectangular plate-shaped sushi rice placement section 3 for placing and spreading the sushi rice to a substantially uniform thickness, and side wall sections 4 formed at a uniform height upward from each side edge of the sushi rice placement section 3. The assist tool body 2 is equipped with a partition plate 7 for dividing the internal space of the sushi rice placement section 3 in the longitudinal direction. The partition plate 7 is installed according to the desired thickness of the sushi roll using the partition plate position selection means, i.e., the fitting groove 5 and the mark 6, which are installed on the longitudinal inner wall surface 4a and the longitudinal upper surface 4b of the side wall portion 4. In this embodiment, as described in claim 3, the fitting groove 5 is formed in order from the front side of the sushi rice placement portion 3 of the assist tool body 2, with a fitting groove 5a for thin rolls, a fitting groove 5b for medium rolls, a fitting groove 5c for thick rolls, and a fitting groove 5d for extra-thick rolls. Similarly, the mark 6 is provided with a mark 6a for thin rolls, a mark 6b for medium rolls, a mark 6c for thick rolls, and a mark 6d for extra-thick rolls. When making a medium roll of sushi, the partition plate 7 is installed in the fitting groove 5b for medium rolls or the mark 6b for medium rolls, as shown in Figure 1. Furthermore, the fitting groove 5a for thin winding and the mark 6a for thin winding, the fitting groove 5b for medium winding and the mark 6b for medium winding, the fitting groove 5c for thick winding and the mark 6c for thick winding, and the fitting groove 5d for extra-thick winding and the mark 6d for extra-thick winding are naturally installed at the same position in the longitudinal direction L of the side wall portion 4. In addition, both the fitting groove 5 and the mark 6 may be installed as described in claim 2, or only one of them may be installed.

[0010] Furthermore, regarding the size of the assist device itself, considering the size of commercially available nori for rolled sushi and the general thickness of rolled sushi, as described in claim 4, the width of the inner wall surface of the side wall portion 4 should be 170-180 mm, and the height from each side edge of the sushi rice placement portion 3 to the upper surface of the side wall portion 4 formed above it should be 5-8 mm. The materials for the assist device body 2 and the partition plate 7 are suitable, but not limited to resin, stainless steel, aluminum, or wood.

[0011] Next, the method of using the sushi roll making assist tool according to the present invention will be explained. First, decide on the type of sushi roll to be made (medium roll, thick roll, etc.), then place the divider plate 7 inside the assist tool body 2 in the desired position. After that, spread the sushi rice, which is the size of the sushi roll that has been decided in advance, onto the sushi rice placement section 3 with both hands to a nearly uniform thickness, being careful not to crush the sushi rice from above, and also spread it to the four corners inside the sushi rice placement section 3. For example, for a medium roll, approximately 150g of sushi rice should be used as a guideline. Next, once you've finished spreading out the sushi rice, place the nori for the rolled sushi on top of the sushi rice, then place the rolling mat on top of that, and then flip the sushi rice, nori for the rolled sushi, and rolling mat all over the board, such as a cutting board, and place them together. Next, flip the sushi over and place the ingredients for the rolled sushi on top of the sushi rice. Once all the ingredients are in place, roll it up using a rolling mat and lightly shape it to finish the rolled sushi.

[0012] As described above, after installing the partition plate 7 inside the assist tool body 2 according to the type of makizushi to be made (such as medium makizushi, thick makizushi, etc.) to partition the space, and then spreading the sushi rice in this space, the desired makizushi can be made with the same thickness. Therefore, handmade makizushi of various thicknesses such as thin makizushi, medium makizushi, thick makizushi, and extra thick makizushi can be hygienically made with a simple tool without requiring special technical skills even for beginners, with good workability and a good appearance. The makizushi making assist tool of the present invention can be used in a wide range of places, such as homes, supermarkets, prepared food stores, and fish stores with makizushi sales areas.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0013] 1 Makizushi making assist tool 2 Assist tool body 3 Sushi rice placement part 4 Side wall part 4a Inner wall surface in the longitudinal direction 4b Upper surface in the longitudinal direction 5 Fitting groove (partition plate position selection means) 5a Fitting groove for thin makizushi 5b Fitting groove for medium makizushi 5c Fitting groove for thick makizushi 5d Fitting groove for extra thick makizushi 6 Mark (partition plate position selection means) 6a Mark for thin makizushi 6b Mark for medium makizushi 6c Mark for thick makizushi 6d Mark for extra thick makizushi [[ID=​​​​​​​

Claims

1. A sushi-making assist tool for use when making sushi rolls by hand, wherein the assist tool body comprises a rectangular plate-shaped sushi rice placement section for placing and spreading sushi rice to a substantially uniform thickness, and side wall sections formed at a uniform height above each side of the sushi rice placement section, the assist tool body is equipped with a partition plate for partitioning the internal space of the sushi rice placement section in the longitudinal direction, and at least one partition plate position selection means for setting the partition plate in a predetermined position is provided on at least one of the longitudinal inner wall surface and the longitudinal surface of the side wall section.

2. The sushi roll making assist tool according to claim 1, characterized in that the partition plate position selection means is at least one of a fitting groove provided on the longitudinal inner wall surface of the side wall and a mark provided on the longitudinal upper surface of the side wall.

3. The sushi roll making assist tool according to claim 2, characterized in that the fitting groove and the mark are arranged in order from the front side of the sushi rice placement portion of the assist tool body for thin rolls, medium rolls, thick rolls, and extra-thick rolls.

4. The assist tool for making rolled sushi according to claim 1, characterized in that the width of the inner wall surface of the side wall portion of the assist tool body is 170 to 180 mm, and the height from each side edge of the sushi rice placement portion to the upper surface of the side wall portion formed above is 5 to 8 mm.

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