Nambu Tekki (Ironware) Iwachu With the iron rice paddle, mix the nuka-zuke (bran pickle) bed, as if aerating it, then place the vegetables in and even out the surface. Inserting the paddle into the nuka-zuke bed allows the iron ions to work, resulting in vegetables that pickle to a beautiful color. (Even difficult eggplants are praised for turning a lovely purple.) Also, you can ingest iron at the same time, which is very good for your health. Nuka-zuke has a summer image, but even in winter, if you pickle in the morning, you'll have delicious nuka-zuke for dinner (carrots are especially delicious in winter; even those who dislike carrots can munch on them). Therefore, in our home, we use this iron rice paddle to make nuka-zuke every day throughout the year. Size: 5 x 16 x 0.5 It's very hygienic because you can mix it with the rice paddle instead of your bare hands. In recent years, the number of people using pre-packaged nuka-zuke, where you pickle directly in the bag, has increased because it's an easy way to make nuka-zuke. This iron rice paddle can, of course, be used with those bags as well. Because the bags are small, it's easier to mix than by hand! When you're not making nuka-zuke, rinse it with lukewarm water and wipe off the moisture well. ☆ The price has been changed due to the rising cost of rice paddle materials. This price includes shipping, and we have set it at the lowest price compared to other sites, so please refrain from requesting a discount. This item is available for immediate shipping. Type: Rice Paddle Material: Iron