World Sushi Day: 5 Essential Sushi-Making Equipment For Your Kitchen

By Devi Poojari

June 10, 2024

Whether you’re a sushi-making pro or an amateur, having a few basic tools to enable your experience can be of great help. Besides making the perfect rolls, making sushi at home is also a great bonding activity.

RICE COOKER

Look for a rice cooker with a non-stick inner pot and settings for sushi rice or sticky rice.

BAMBOO MAT

Bamboo rolling mats used to roll maki provide the necessary structure and pressure to shape the rolls neatly.

RICE PADDLE

A flat, non-metallic utensil used for mixing and handling rice, the paddle’s gentle handling helps prevent damaging the grains.

SUSHI KNIFE

A long, thin and sharp knife specifically designed with single-bevel blades which allows for precise cuts.

RICE MIXING BOWL

A large, shallow bowl of wood or plastic is ideal for mixing sushi rice with vinegar because they don't react with the abrasive ingredient.