The main purpose of a sushi roll mat (also called a sushi mat) is naturally to make sushi rolls. However, in addition to this basic function, sushi roll mats have some other common uses in cooking and food preparation:
Making sushi rolls:
This is the most direct and common use of sushi roll mats. Delicious sushi rolls can be made by placing nori (or other seaweed), rice and various ingredients (such as vegetables, fish, seafood, meat, etc.) on the sushi roll mat, then rolling and pressing it.
Making rice balls:
Sushi roll mats can also be used to make rice balls. Place cooked rice on the sushi roll mat, then add fillings (such as sesame seeds, plums, fish, etc.), and then wrap the rice with the sushi roll mat and press it to form a rice ball.
Vegetable rolls:
Sushi roll mats are also suitable for making vegetable rolls. Cut vegetables such as lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, etc. into strips, then place them on the sushi roll mat, add appropriate amount of sauce or seasoning, roll it up and press it to form a vegetable roll.
Assisting in cutting ingredients:
In some cases, sushi roll mats can also be used as an auxiliary tool to cut ingredients. For example, when you need to cut ingredients into thin slices or strips, you can put the ingredients on the sushi roll and then cut along the slits of the sushi roll with a knife, which makes it easier to control the thickness and shape of the cut.
Shaping ingredients:
Sushi rolls can also be used to shape ingredients. For example, put ingredients such as meat and vegetables on the sushi roll, then roll them up and compact them to form a specific shape or pattern. This method is very useful in creative cooking and plating.
Baking aid:
Sushi rolls are also used as auxiliary tools in some baking recipes. For example, when making certain shapes of cookies or cakes, you can put the dough on the sushi roll and then use the flatness and flexibility of the sushi roll to shape it.
Other creative uses:
In addition to the above uses, sushi rolls can also develop more uses according to personal creativity and needs. For example, you can use it to make creative delicacies such as fruit salad rolls and ice cream rolls.
