Supplementary accessories

Bamboo mat (Makisu) · 巻き簀

Makisu

The mat made of thin bamboo-sticks is needed for the preparation of Maki-zushi. The mat is essential to roll all ingredients together with the rice into a Nori-sheet.

Knives (Hocho) · 包丁

Santoku Hocho

For the preparation at home two or three different knives will be enough, although professional Sushi chefs own a great number of knives and almost use a special one for one certain purpose. It is recommended to have a long, thin knife for the cutting up of the fish and a shorter one with a broad blade for all other cutting.