{"product_id":"eslen-sushi-rice-container-20l-body-only","title":"Eslen, Sushi Rice Container, Body Only, 20L","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"line-height: 1.7; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eThe Eslen 20L insulated rice box on its own, body only. The lid is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eThis is the 20L container body from the Eslen sushi rice box, moulded in Japan by Sekisui from expanded polystyrene. It holds a full batch of seasoned shari and slows heat loss so the rice stays near skin temperature through service. It comes without a lid: the matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eslen-sushi-rice-container-lid-20l\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEslen 20L lid\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately, and if you need both, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sushi-rice-container-20l\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtainer and lid set\u003c\/a\u003e costs less than buying the two apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 28px; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eWhy Chefs Choose This\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e thick expanded polystyrene walls slow heat loss, so seasoned rice stays warm far longer than in an open tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA full batch in one box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20L means fewer trips back to the rice cooker in the middle of service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight, rigid and easy to clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e moulded in one piece, quick to wipe down between batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody only:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a kitchen that already has the lid, or wants a second body to rotate through service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHold seasoned shari:\u003c\/strong\u003e transfer freshly seasoned rice in while warm and keep it covered between orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamp cloth on top:\u003c\/strong\u003e lay a clean, damp cloth over the rice under the lid to stop the surface drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork in trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e the separate \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tray-inserts-for-eslen-sushi-rice-container-20l\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etray inserts\u003c\/a\u003e stack inside, so you can prep rice in stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit the lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e the insulation works with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eslen-sushi-rice-container-lid-20l\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEslen 20L lid\u003c\/a\u003e fitted; this listing does not include it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/masterclass\/japanese-rice\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJapanese Rice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 10px 0 25px 0; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35);\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eInsulated sushi rice container, body only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eLid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eNot included; sold separately as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eslen-sushi-rice-container-lid-20l\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEslen 20L lid\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eEslen, by Sekisui\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e470 x 365 x 230mm (external, as given for the container with lid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e20L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eExpanded polystyrene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003ePairs With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tray-inserts-for-eslen-sushi-rice-container-20l\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etray inserts\u003c\/a\u003e (sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eHand wash with warm water and mild detergent; no abrasive scourers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eIs the lid included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo. This listing is the container body only. The matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eslen-sushi-rice-container-lid-20l\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEslen 20L lid\u003c\/a\u003e is sold separately, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sushi-rice-container-20l\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtainer and lid set\u003c\/a\u003e is the better buy if you need both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDoes the container keep sushi rice warm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eIt insulates rather than heats. The expanded polystyrene walls slow heat loss, so rice that goes in warm stays close to body temperature for far longer than it would in an open or thin-walled box, as long as the lid is on. It is not a powered warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow do you clean and care for the container?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eHand wash with warm water and a mild detergent, then dry before storing. Avoid abrasive scourers and harsh chemicals, which can scratch or break down the polystyrene surface over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eslen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58965315649917,"sku":"S0632","price":209.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5621\/files\/CU3d5PBX0dGxhhJ459Th_L8wGbQNA_00001.jpg?v=1781820672","url":"https:\/\/www.sushisushi.co.uk\/products\/eslen-sushi-rice-container-20l-body-only","provider":"SushiSushi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}