A bamboo paddle and rolling mat are indispensable tools to a sushi chef. The paddle is used to toss warm rice with sushi vinegar to create seasoned rice, the basis of all sushi. The rolling matt is used to roll nori (toasted seaweed sheets) around the seasoned rice and filling.
This type of bamboo sushi mats are typically used to roll 'makizushi', a type of rolled sushi that consists of nori (seaweed), vinegared rice and a selected fish or vegetable.
sushi mat, is the bamboo mat used by sushi chefs to assist in the rolling process. It's simple to use and very affordable. If properly taken care of, a single mat can last for years!