Some people take time to appreciate nori and for others it may be the taste spoiler.
How to roll sushi without mat and nori.
You can find sushi mats and packages of nori at most asian food markets.
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.
We don t have access to much sushi grade seafood in the midwest so i most often stick with veggies.
Layer the plastic wrap with a piece of nori to be the sushi casing.
Typically sushi is rolled using a bamboo or silicone mat.
You can order both of them online as well nori is dried and is easily shipped.
Place a sheet of nori on your sushi mat.
Sheets of nori have a rough side and a smooth side.
Rolling sushi is an art form and without the proper tools it can be challenging to do.
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.
No more dealing with bamboo mats or having food stuck in between the folds to give a thriving ground for molds and bacteria.
Place the nori so that the rough side is facing up.
Slice it up or follow the sushi burrito trend and eat it as is.
Japanese sushi roll making kit.
Sneaky little sushi filling.
So i thought of researching different ways to make sushi without seaweed.
A few years ago my sister went to japan and brought me back an authentic sushi roll making set complete with mat and all.
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.
How to roll sushi.
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.
But if you live near the coast get crazy and do the dang thang.