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Prepare five nigiri rice bases together with this clear Sanada mold and matching press. Embossed surfaces help reduce sticking as you shape portions for adding your chosen toppings. Made in Japan from polypropylene; hand wash only.

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About this product

  • Five connected nigiri rice cavities with a matching press
  • Embossed surfaces help reduce sticking
  • Clear polypropylene; made in Japan
  • Approximately 160 × 60 × 34 mm overall (6⁵⁄₁₆ × 2⅜ × 1⅜ in)
  • Hand wash; no dishwasher or dish dryer
  • One mold and press set; rice, toppings and serving dishes not included

Product Overview

Prepare five nigiri rice portions in one pass with Sanada’s five-cavity mold. The body and matching press share the same connected layout, and their textured surfaces help reduce rice sticking during shaping.

Fill the compartments with cooked sushi rice, align the press and shape the portions before releasing them. Add your chosen toppings after unmolding. The clear polypropylene set is made in Japan and measures approximately 160 × 60 × 34 mm overall.

L-858E five-cavity transparent sushi mold and matching press beside rice preparation tools

Shape five portions together

Fill the five compartments with cooked sushi rice and align the matching press over the row. Each cavity keeps its portion separate. Shape and release the rice before adding toppings.


Five-cavity sushi mold

Five-cavity sushi mold

Forms five separate rice portions for nigiri toppings.


Embossed polypropylene

Embossed polypropylene

Textured rice-contact surfaces help reduce sticking.


Matching mold and press

Matching mold and press

One connected five-cavity body with its matching press.

Sanada nigiri serving suggestion; food, plate and tray not included

Add toppings after shaping

Use the formed rice as a base for your choice of nigiri toppings. The embossed surfaces help reduce sticking, while the matching press follows the same five-part layout. Food and serving dishes shown are not included.

L-858E five-cavity nigiri mold and matching press

Hand wash the textured surfaces

Hand wash both parts after use, removing rice from the embossed surfaces. Rinse and dry before storing the matching mold and press together. Do not use a dishwasher or dish dryer.

Compare rice-preparation formats

Compare rice-preparation formats
Sanada L-858E clear five-cavity nigiri rice mold and matching press Current product Sanada Five-Cavity Nigiri Rice MoldL-858E Original 151381 white decorative rice mold showing pine, bamboo and plum-blossom outlines Nishiki Three-Shape Rice Mold — Pine, Bamboo & Plum151381 Original 151886 white makunouchi rice mold showing five rounded positions in a straight row Nishiki Five-Position Makunouchi Rice Mold151886
Price$2.19 $2.89 $3.99
Product type Five-cavity nigiri rice mold with matching press Decorative rice mold Makunouchi rice mold
Material Polypropylene (PP) Polypropylene (PP) Polypropylene (PP)
Color Clear White White
Included pieces One five-cavity mold body and matching press; rice, toppings and serving accessories not included Three-shape mold; 1 package Five-position mold and matching lower piece; 1 package
Care instructions Hand wash. Not suitable for dishwashers or dish dryers. hand-wash with mild detergent and a soft sponge, rinse well, and dry all pieces before storage. Clean rice from the recesses without knives or abrasive tools. Keep away from direct heat. hand-wash with mild detergent and a soft sponge, rinse well, and dry all pieces before storage. Clean rice from the recesses without knives or abrasive tools. Keep away from direct heat.
Material temperature range Material temperature range: −20 to 100°C (−4 to 212°F). — —
Overall dimensions 160 × 60 × 34 mm overall (approximately 6⁵⁄₁₆ × 2⅜ × 1⅜ in) 145 × 65 × 40 mm (W × D × H) 160 × 50 × 36 mm (W × D × H)
Country of Origin Japan Japan Japan
Shape — Pine, bamboo and plum-blossom outlines Five rounded positions in a straight row
Height — — 36.0 mm