You can find sushi mats and packages of nori at most asian food markets.
How to roll sushi without mat and nori.
Layer the plastic wrap with a piece of nori to be the sushi casing.
No more dealing with bamboo mats or having food stuck in between the folds to give a thriving ground for molds and bacteria.
Sneaky little sushi filling.
Center the piece of nori along the plastic wrap and towel.
A few years ago my sister went to japan and brought me back an authentic sushi roll making set complete with mat and all.
But if you live near the coast get crazy and do the dang thang.
When you get to the edge of the nori wet it so the roll seals up and nothing falls out but hey if some rice falls out like mine did then you could just use to to make another sushi roll so no stress.
While the japanese may not imagine a sushi roll without seaweed let s not forget that this is an acquired taste.
How to make sushi without a mat.
Japanese sushi roll making kit.
How to roll sushi.
So i thought of researching different ways to make sushi without seaweed.
Rolling sushi is an art form and without the proper tools it can be challenging to do.
Sheets of nori have a rough side and a smooth side.
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.
Some people take time to appreciate nori and for others it may be the taste spoiler.
Typically sushi is rolled using a bamboo or silicone mat.
Slice it up or follow the sushi burrito trend and eat it as is.
You can order both of them online as well nori is dried and is easily shipped.
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.
Place a sheet of nori on your sushi mat.
We don t have access to much sushi grade seafood in the midwest so i most often stick with veggies.
How to roll sushi without a mat.