According to Larousse Cocina, maki sushi are all those Japanese rice rolls, composed of raw fish or vegetables, wrapped in a sheet of nori seaweed and usually served with sheets of ginger with vinegar.
So that you can prepare them like an expert, take note of the following utensils, which, although it seems that they are not necessary, will help you a lot when preparing your rolls Restaurant.
Take note and make a list of what you need to cook sushi like a Japanese.
SUIHANKI
Every good Japanese home cannot be missing an electric rice cooker, which is essential to have perfect rice ready to be used in your rolls.
HANGIRI
According to MuyJapones.com, another essential is the hangiri, which is literally a small wooden barrel. “Once the rice is boiled, it is transferred to the hangiri where it is mixed with rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Cover it with a cloth and let it cool.”
MAKISU
This is one of the essentials. It is the bamboo tablet that is usually joined by a cotton cord that serves to give the makis a round shape; There are also silicone and plastic ones.
OSHIBAKO
It is a rectangular wooden mold used to press maki rolls. According to MuyJapones.com, the ingredients are placed and pressed at the base of the mold, starting with the rice. Once all the layers have been filled, it is pressed again and with the help of the cutting guides that the mold has, it is cut.
HOCHO
Anyone who boasts of wanting to make Japanese cuisine should have a good Japanese knife in their kitchen.