手て酢ず

noun

vinegared water for hands (sushi making)

A mixture of water and vinegar used by sushi chefs to moisten their hands, preventing rice from sticking while shaping sushi.

See also: 酢水

• 寿す司しを握にぎる前まえに、手て酢ずで手てを湿しめらせる。

  Before shaping sushi, moisten your hands with vinegared water.