Jugeok

A flat, shallow rice paddle used to serve and gently fluff cooked rice from the pot, the Korean counterpart to Japan's shamoji, typically simpler in shape.

Material & Construction

Traditionally wood, now most commonly molded plastic or stainless steel, with a flat, rounded head and a straight handle.

Traditional Uses

Serving rice from the cooking pot to individual bowls without compacting the grains, an everyday task in households where rice is served at nearly every meal.

Modern Availability / Equivalents

Any flat rice paddle or serving spoon serves the same purpose; inexpensive plastic versions are standard in most Korean kitchens today.

Care & Maintenance

Hand-wash; no special maintenance required for plastic or stainless versions beyond routine cleaning.