A bamboo mat isn t essential for a great sushi roll so if you don t have one or don t want to get one that s okay.
Use towel instead of bamboo mat for sushi.
When i use a tea towel i start my roll with the same setup as i would for a bamboo mat.
I hope you enjoy this video.
This technique is used in many traditional restaurants serving sushi.
With a lint free towel some homemade sushi rice and chopped vegetables you will be able to roll your own sushi in no time.
Typically sushi is rolled using a bamboo or silicone mat.
You just need a few simple ingredients and a towel.
Using a tea towel.
Can you roll sushi without a bamboo mat.
The flexibility of the bamboo and silicone allows the layered ingredients to be rolled easily.
You don t need special equipment like sushi mats to make perfect rolls.
But as you know having one more thing around the house i e.
And while sushi is more of a treat that we save for nights out it s also fun to make it at home.
Don t worry if you do not have a special sushi mat.
It requires a wooden bamboo mat but sometimes plastic rolling mats that appear similar are used.
In a pinch i ve found my tea towel also known as a dish towel to be an excellent substitute.
Typically sushi is made by layering and assembling the sushi elements on a flat surface and then using a bamboo mat to roll it into a sushi roll as seen in the image below.
Making homemade sushi is easy peasy.
Making sushi at home is fun delicious and easier than you think.
The home cook who does not have specialty sushi making supplies at his or her disposal must find an alternative means of holding the ingredients together to make a sushi roll.
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.
We used a clean kitchen towel for rolling.
All you need is a bit of practice but by the time you roll the last sushi roll you will get the hang of it.
All you need is a kitchen towel plastic wrap and your.
A bamboo mat isn t really my thing.
You can still make sushi rolls even you don t have a bamboo mat or a roller.