Hira Gushi Bamboo Skewers, distinguished by their wide, flat shape, are a traditional Japanese skewering tool favored for their functional design.
The broad surface area of these skewers provides stability and prevents smaller or more delicate items, such as sliced vegetables or thin cuts of meat, from spinning around, ensuring even cooking.
Chefs commonly use Hira Gushi in grilling and broiling, particularly for yakitori and other skewered dishes, where the skewer's shape not only aids in cooking but also adds a rustic, aesthetic appeal to the presentation of the dish.