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An '''Usu''' ({{lang-ja|臼}}) is a large Japanese ] with a pestle called '''kine''' ({{IPA-ja|ˈkinɛ̝|IPA}}, {{lang-ja|杵}}), used to pound ] or ]. An '''''usu''''' ({{IPA|ja|ɯꜜsɯ|lang}}, {{langx|ja|臼}})<ref>{{cite web |title=USU |url=https://www.cooksinfo.com/usu |website=cooksinfo.com |access-date=1 September 2023}}</ref> is a large Japanese ] with a pestle called ''kine'' ({{IPA|ja|kiꜜne|}}, {{langx|ja|杵}}), used to pound ] or ].


While the function of an ''usu'' is similar to the smaller '']'' and '']'' mortars, the shape is very different, as the ''usu'' usually lacks the rough pattern in the ], and has a differently shaped pestle which is used in a different manner. While the function of an ''usu'' is similar to the smaller ] mortars, the shape is very different, as the ''usu'' usually lacks the rough pattern in the ], and has a differently shaped pestle which is used in a different manner.


== Appearance == == Appearance ==
The ''usu'' is usually about one meter high (including pedestal) and has a diameter of ca. 30&nbsp;cm. The ''usu'' is usually comprises wood or stone. The ''kine'' is a long wooden ] with a length exceeding one meter. The ''usu'' is usually operated by two people at the same time. One person swings the ''kine'' to pound the rice in a similar motion to chopping wood. It is physically demanding work and is usually done by men who often ] to keep time. Between each swing, another person puts his hand in the bowl to turn the rice. Timing is critical for safe operation of the ''usu''. The ''usu'' is usually about one meter high (including pedestal) and has a diameter of ca. 30&nbsp;cm. The ''usu'' is usually made of wood or stone. The ''kine'' is a long wooden ] with a length exceeding one meter. The ''usu'' is usually operated by two people at the same time. One person swings the ''kine'' to pound the rice in a similar motion to chopping wood. It is physically demanding work and is usually done by men who often ] to keep time. Between each swing, another person puts his hand in the bowl to turn the rice. Timing is critical for safe operation of the ''usu''.


== Use == == Use ==
The most common use of an ''usu'' is to pound cooked white rice into a very sticky mass in order to produce ]. It is still frequently used in ] in traditional restaurants and also sometimes in traditional, rural, or wealthier private households. It is claimed that mochi pounded in an ''usu'' and ''kine'' tastes better than mochi that has been processed by an electric machine. The most common use of an ''usu'' is to pound cooked white rice into a very sticky mass in order to produce '']''. It is still frequently used in ] in traditional restaurants and also sometimes in traditional, rural, or wealthier private households. Especially around New Year they are used by companies and organizations to make mochi together and distribute it to the employees to strengthen the group spirit.


== See also == == See also ==
* '']'', Korean equivalent of ''usu''
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Making mochi in an usu. The timing is important to avoid injury.

An usu (Japanese: [ɯꜜsɯ], Japanese: 臼) is a large Japanese stamp mill with a pestle called kine ([kiꜜne], Japanese: 杵), used to pound rice or millet.

While the function of an usu is similar to the smaller suribachi and surikogi mortars, the shape is very different, as the usu usually lacks the rough pattern in the bowl, and has a differently shaped pestle which is used in a different manner.

Appearance

The usu is usually about one meter high (including pedestal) and has a diameter of ca. 30 cm. The usu is usually made of wood or stone. The kine is a long wooden mallet with a length exceeding one meter. The usu is usually operated by two people at the same time. One person swings the kine to pound the rice in a similar motion to chopping wood. It is physically demanding work and is usually done by men who often chant to keep time. Between each swing, another person puts his hand in the bowl to turn the rice. Timing is critical for safe operation of the usu.

Use

The most common use of an usu is to pound cooked white rice into a very sticky mass in order to produce mochi. It is still frequently used in Japan in traditional restaurants and also sometimes in traditional, rural, or wealthier private households. Especially around New Year they are used by companies and organizations to make mochi together and distribute it to the employees to strengthen the group spirit.

See also

References

  1. "USU". cooksinfo.com. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
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