The sushi rolling mat (or Makisu)


Bamboo mat

The sushi rolling mat can be very useful, although, with some experience - you can do without it. The rolling mat is used to maintain even pressure from all sides of the sushi roll while rolling it.

When used to make an inside out roll, the mat needs to be wrapped in saran tape in order to keep the rice from sticking to the mat. This may also be applied while making a classic roll to make the mat easier to clean during the process.

how to pick a sushi rolling mat ?

There are two kinds of bamboo rolling mats on the market. First you have the cheap kind, where both sides of the mat are rounded. That's bad. The second kind, might cost you a buck more, and features the "top of the line" of western technology: one side is rounded and the other is flat. You will soon find out that a rolling mat with one side flat is a lot easier to use, and brings you much more impressive results.
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+1 #4 Lauren 2010-06-06 19:59
Do not use long-grain rice for sushi. It doesn't stick together. If you can't find a rice that specifically states that it's for sushi, go with Calrose rice. It has the right texture and moisture when cooked. Be sure to read the instructions since it doesn't need nearly as much water as long-grain!
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+1 #3 Michael 2010-06-02 22:06
@Alex: You should never eat farmed fish of any type.

It takes 3-5 LBS of fish to create 1LB of Factory Raised fish. Not sustainable, pollution-creating, untasty, and potentially contaminated.
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-4 #2 Alex 2010-06-02 20:35
Not sure about the rice or bamboo...I think they help ya out here. But if you want to eat raw salmon you should look for some fresh farmed salmon (not wild).
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0 #1 sushi_louvErs 2010-05-24 11:39
hey.. i love making sushi.. do u have any tips for me? i'm confused to choose the rice and the bamboo mat, coz there are a lot of choices. anyway, is row salmon healthy for us?

thanks,
sushi_louvErs
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