Is a mold often used when making Japanese sushi. The following is a detailed introduction to sushi roll mat:
1. Material and construction
Sushi roll mat are usually made of bamboo or plastic, which is flexible and durable. Its smooth surface makes it easy to spread seaweed and rice, while being able to roll up the ingredients tightly to form a complete sushi roll. Some sushi roll mat also use a double-line reinforcement design to increase their durability and stability.
2. Function and use
The main function of the sushi mat is to roll rice and other ingredients into cylindrical sushi rolls. When making sushi, first place the seaweed on the sushi mat, then evenly spread the rice, then put in cucumber strips, carrot strips, ham and other ingredients, and finally use the rolling function of the sushi mat to roll up the ingredients tightly to form a delicious sushi roll.
3. Usage
Prepare a sushi curtain and lay it flat on a clean table.
Put a piece of nori on the sushi curtain, then spread the cooked and slightly cooled rice evenly on the nori, leaving a section of the edge without rice to seal it.
Put your favorite ingredients on the rice, such as cucumber strips, carrot strips, ham, etc.
Use the rolling function of the sushi curtain to roll up the nori, rice and ingredients together to form a cylindrical sushi roll.
Gently pinch the sushi roll with your hands to make it tighter, and then cut it into uniform small sections with a knife.
4. Precautions
Before using the sushi mat, it is best to soak it in water first to prevent the rice from sticking to the sushi mat.
When rolling sushi, apply force evenly to avoid the sushi roll from loosening or deforming.
When cutting sushi, use sharp knives and keep the knives moist, so that more neat and beautiful sushi slices can be cut.
