What is a Rice Spoon?
A rice spoon is a spoon designed for mixing rice with seasonings; such spoons are an integral part of the preparation of sushi rice and other seasoned rice dishes. You may also hear a rice spoon called a “rice paddle,” which is a more accurate reflection of its design, and in Japanese, this utensil is called a shamoji. Stores which stock sushi supplies often carry rice spoons, and they are sometimes included in sushi kits as well.
