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Keep a rice paddle ready with two resting positions: upright on its flared base or laid horizontally. This Japanese-made polypropylene spatula has an embossed head with face-shaped openings and is dishwasher and dish-dryer safe. Sold individually.

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About this product

A white polypropylene rice paddle with an embossed serving face and recognizable face-shaped openings. The two-way design supports upright or horizontal resting, and dishwasher and dish-dryer compatibility simplifies cleanup.

  • Polypropylene rice spatula
  • 8 in overall length
  • 65 mm width
  • White with face-shaped openings
  • Embossed serving surface
  • Designed for upright or horizontal resting
  • Dishwasher and dish-dryer safe
  • Made in Japan

Product Overview

The YD253 rice spatula has a white embossed head with face-shaped openings. Its broad paddle supports portioning cooked rice, with raised texture that helps reduce sticking on the working face.

The handle is shaped for two resting positions. Stand it on its flared end when vertical space is available, or rest it horizontally with the head held above the worktop. Either position keeps the serving end separate from the surface between portions.

Made in Japan from polypropylene, YD253 has a 65 mm-wide head and is sold as one spatula. It is suitable for a dishwasher and dish dryer. The original and current-packaging photographs show the same distinctive head design.

White rice paddle with face-shaped openings held over a rice bowl

Lift and portion cooked rice

The broad oval head provides a shallow surface for lifting rice into individual bowls. Raised texture helps reduce sticking, while the face-shaped openings give this paddle its recognizable appearance.

Move portions gently rather than pressing hard on the grains. Bring the bowl close to the vessel for serving and remove remaining rice from the openings and embossed surface during cleanup.

Head width illustration

65 mm-wide head

A broad oval serving face with embossed texture and face-shaped openings.

Dishwasher-safe care illustration

Dishwasher safe

Suitable for dishwasher cleaning and a dish dryer after rice service.

Country of origin illustration

Made in Japan

White polypropylene construction with a handle shaped for two resting positions.

White rice paddle standing on its flared handle base

Choose either resting position

The flared handle end supports upright standing, keeping the head above a level worktop. The same paddle can also rest horizontally with the working end lifted clear of the surface.

Choose the position that leaves room for bowls and other serving tools. Use a clean, stable spot away from the counter edge, and clean the paddle before storing it after service.

YD253 white face-pattern rice paddle beside its current packaging

Clean up in the dishwasher

YD253 is made in Japan from polypropylene and is suitable for both a dishwasher and a dish dryer. Remove food from the face-shaped openings and textured surface before placing it with the rest of the wash load.

The white finish and molded handle are shown in the unpackaged product photograph. One spatula is supplied; compare the 65 mm head width with your rice vessel and serving bowls when choosing this design.

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Price$1.79 $0.95 $1.49 $2.19
Material Polypropylene Bamboo Polypropylene Polypropylene
Length 8.0 in 9.0 in 7.0 in 8.25 in
Width 65.0 mm — 40.0 mm 68.0 mm
Color White — White Assorted pastel colors
Country of Origin Japan — Japan Japan
Care instructions Dishwasher and dish-dryer safe — Wash with mild dish detergent; dry thoroughly. Do not leave inside a rice cooker or use near flame or in heated pans. —
Product type Rice spatula Rice serving spatula Rice spatula Rice spatula
Shape Embossed oval head with face-shaped openings; two-way resting handle Flat rounded paddle Narrow embossed head with corner and curve; underside resting foot Embossed oval head; flared handle base for upright resting
Included pieces One spatula One spatula One spatula One spatula
Handle — Straight, flat bamboo grip — —
Thickness — — 13.0 mm —