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Washboard washboard
Large hinoki oni oroshi grater
Japanese precision at the service of your cooking.
35,00€
Sélectionné au Japon par Léonard
Plus que 2 en stock, expédié depuis la France
Livraison offerte dès 50 € en France (15,00€ en dessous)
Expédié sous 1 à 2 jours ouvrés
Retours sous 30 jours
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Product description
The gesture
Slide a piece of daikon (or another firm vegetable) back and forth along the wooden teeth to get coarse, crunchy shavings, rather than a fine, watery purée.
Why it is different
Most Japanese graters known in France aim for a fine, smooth texture. The oni oroshi (鬼おろし, literally the "demon's grater") does the opposite: its teeth, larger and more widely spaced than a classic grater's, deliberately give a coarse result. The grated daikon is crunchier and less watery than with a fine grater, sought after for mizore-nabe (a nabe with grated daikon), or to accompany a hambagu or karaage.
Why wood rather than bamboo
The oni oroshi is most often made of bamboo. This one follows the same principle, with zigzag-cut teeth that differ from one row to the next, assembled between two screwed side uprights, but in solid hinoki wood, a dense, low-porosity wood traditionally used in Japan for kitchen utensils (cutting boards, chopsticks) for its resistance to moisture.
You will love it if
- you cook daikon regularly and want a crunchy oroshi rather than a wet one
- you make mizore-nabe, hambagu or karaage and want the traditional accompaniment
- you like solid wood utensils with no metal parts
It is probably not for you if
- you want a fine, smooth texture: look at a classic oroshigane instead
- you mostly grate ginger, garlic or wasabi in small quantities
- you prefer a utensil that goes in the dishwasher
In practice
Dimensions 33.5 × 13.2 × 2.3 cm. Solid hinoki wood. Rinse in clear water after use, wipe and let air-dry, hung by the hole provided. Avoid prolonged soaking and the dishwasher, as with any solid wood utensil.
An object made to last
Hinoki is a dense, low-porosity wood that resists moisture, which makes it a classic choice for Japanese kitchen utensils. Simple care (rinsing, hanging to dry, no soaking) lets the wooden teeth keep their relief over time.
Craft and know-how
The gesture
Slide a piece of daikon (or another firm vegetable) back and forth along the wooden teeth to get coarse, crunchy shavings, rather than a fine, watery purée.
Why it is different
Most Japanese graters known in France aim for a fine, smooth texture. The oni oroshi (鬼おろし, literally the "demon's grater") does the opposite: its teeth, larger and more widely spaced than a classic grater's, deliberately give a coarse result. The grated daikon is crunchier and less watery than with a fine grater, sought after for mizore-nabe (a nabe with grated daikon), or to accompany a hambagu or karaage.
Why wood rather than bamboo
The oni oroshi is most often made of bamboo. This one follows the same principle, with zigzag-cut teeth that differ from one row to the next, assembled between two screwed side uprights, but in solid hinoki wood, a dense, low-porosity wood traditionally used in Japan for kitchen utensils (cutting boards, chopsticks) for its resistance to moisture.
About this object
Léonard's pick
Is it right for you?
You will love it if
- you cook daikon regularly and want a crunchy oroshi rather than a wet one
- you make mizore-nabe, hambagu or karaage and want the traditional accompaniment
- you like solid wood utensils with no metal parts
It is probably not for you if
- you want a fine, smooth texture: look at a classic oroshigane instead
- you mostly grate ginger, garlic or wasabi in small quantities
- you prefer a utensil that goes in the dishwasher
Features and care
In practice
Dimensions 33.5 × 13.2 × 2.3 cm. Solid hinoki wood. Rinse in clear water after use, wipe and let air-dry, hung by the hole provided. Avoid prolonged soaking and the dishwasher, as with any solid wood utensil.
An object made to last
Hinoki is a dense, low-porosity wood that resists moisture, which makes it a classic choice for Japanese kitchen utensils. Simple care (rinsing, hanging to dry, no soaking) lets the wooden teeth keep their relief over time.
Delivery and returns
Fast delivery
All our products are carefully stored in Paris and shipped within 1 to 2 business days.
Your order usually arrives within 48 hours in metropolitan France (Colissimo). Free shipping from €50.
No customs fees, no long wait: you enjoy Japanese quality with the speed of a local delivery.
30-day returns
You have 30 days from receipt to return an item. This period includes the 14-day legal withdrawal period.
For returns after 14 days, the item must be unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging. Return shipping costs are your responsibility, unless there is a defect or an error on our part.
Returns are to be arranged by email at leonard@dogou.fr.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this miniature washboard?
Place it at the bottom of a basin or sink and rub the soaped fabric against the grooves to lift a local stain, rather than machine-washing the whole item.
What is the zigzag relief?
Pine and bamboo slats cut in a sawtooth pattern, different from one row to the next, create an abrasive surface that grips the fabric without damaging it.
How do I store it between uses?
The handle has a hole so you can hang it up to dry.
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