Some people take time to appreciate nori and for others it may be the taste spoiler.
How to roll sushi without mat and nori.
But if you live near the coast get crazy and do the dang thang.
No more dealing with bamboo mats or having food stuck in between the folds to give a thriving ground for molds and bacteria.
Rolling sushi is an art form and without the proper tools it can be challenging to do.
You can find sushi mats and packages of nori at most asian food markets.
Center the piece of nori along the plastic wrap and towel.
How to make sushi without a mat.
A few years ago my sister went to japan and brought me back an authentic sushi roll making set complete with mat and all.
Place a sheet of nori on your sushi mat.
How to roll sushi.
Start by making the perfect sticky sushi rice or try this brown rice version and chopping up your veggies of choice.
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.
How to roll sushi without a mat.
Place the nori so that the rough side is facing up.
We don t have access to much sushi grade seafood in the midwest so i most often stick with veggies.
You can order both of them online as well nori is dried and is easily shipped.
Sneaky little sushi filling.
Slice it up or follow the sushi burrito trend and eat it as is.
Typically sushi is rolled using a bamboo or silicone 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.
Layer the plastic wrap with a piece of nori to be the sushi casing.
While the japanese may not imagine a sushi roll without seaweed let s not forget that this is an acquired taste.
Sheets of nori have a rough side and a smooth side.
Since i wanted sushi rolls for lunch and i wanted to save money i decided to try my hand at rolling sushi without a mat.