Maki sushi or makizushi is rolled into a tube and then cut into circles. This is the most common sushi you see.
Hand roll sushi or temaki is a whole piece of seaweed wrapped around the ingredients in the shape of a cone. These are left as is and are not cut into smaller pieces like the maki sushi it.
you can in lots of different types of rolls, but not all of them
To use a sushi mat to make sushi rolls, place a sheet of nori seaweed on the mat, add a layer of sushi rice, then add your desired fillings. Roll the mat tightly to shape the sushi, then slice into pieces.
To use a sushi roller to make perfect sushi rolls, start by placing a sheet of nori on the roller with the shiny side facing down. Add a thin layer of sushi rice on the nori, leaving a small space at the top. Place your desired fillings in the center of the rice. Roll the sushi roller tightly, using a little pressure to shape the roll. Wet the top edge of the nori with water to seal the roll. Slice the roll into pieces using a sharp knife. Enjoy your perfect sushi rolls!
Nori, the dark green wrap that holds the sushi together in a roll, is made of seaweed. Seaweed is a type of algae.
The best technique for using a sushi rolling mat to make perfect sushi rolls is to place the nori seaweed shiny side down on the mat, add a thin layer of rice evenly over the nori, add your desired fillings in the center, and roll the mat tightly while applying even pressure. Slice the roll with a sharp knife for perfect sushi rolls.
Some good nori substitute options for making sushi at home include soy paper, cucumber slices, and thinly sliced vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers. These alternatives can provide a similar texture and taste to nori while adding a unique twist to your sushi rolls.
Nori (a.k.a. laver) is a paper like, edible, toasted seaweed used in most kinds of sushi. The nori is actually the part that holds the sushi together.
Sushi is normally wrapped in nori, a green seaweed. There are items sold in some sushi places that are wrapped in a translucent material. This is rice paper and is edible, though it is not traditionally used in sushi.
The seaweed used in sushi-wrapping is called "nori." For more information on nori, click on the View Discussion button.
Maki nori, and it's pretty easy and fun to learn to make :) http://sushicup.com/maki-nori-preparation-sushi-rice-on-nori-6/2007/07/11/
Nori is the name of the sea weed used to wrap sushi.
Rice & Nori Aka Kelp.