Typically sushi is made by layering and assembling the sushi elements on a flat surface and then using a bamboo mat to roll it into a sushi roll as seen in the image below.
How to roll sushi without bamboo mat.
Traditionally sushi is assembled by laying down a sheet of nori sushi s seaweed wrapper atop a bamboo mat known as a makisu which helps the chef roll compress and form the heaping of rice.
Knowing how to make a sushi roll the traditional way is essential to understanding the technique used to make sushi without a bamboo mat.
First lay your bamboo mat and line it with a food grade plastic sheet.
The flexibility of the bamboo and silicone allows the.
Roll rice into a sheet of nori seaweed and you have sushi.
Japanese sushi roll making kit.
To create the tight roll of the sushi sushi chefs traditionally use a bamboo mat.
After that place the nori sheet with its rough side facing up.
No more dealing with bamboo mats or having food stuck in between the folds to give a thriving ground for molds and bacteria.
What i like best about this kit is the ease.
You can also place the bamboo mat inside a large ziplock.
The home cook who does not have specialty sushi making supplies at his or her disposal must find an alternative means of holding the ingredients together to make a sushi roll.
We don t have access to much sushi grade seafood in the midwest so i most often stick with veggies.
But if you live near the coast get crazy and do the dang thang.
I hope you enjoy this video.
How to roll sushi without a mat.
This smart japanese sushi maker is a small sized kit that does what it s expected to do make a neat sushi roll without creating a mess.
You can still make sushi rolls even you don t have a bamboo mat or a roller.
To easily roll sushi without a mat start by holding a sheet of edible seaweed flat in the palm of your hand.
Get your bamboo mat.
How to make sushi without a mat.
Always use a plastic layer to prevent the ingredients from squeezing into the bamboo slits.
Rolling sushi is an art form and without the proper tools it can be challenging to do.
Then place a small ball of rice in the center of the seaweed and make an indent in the top of the ball with your finger.