One of the most popular sushi type is the maki sushi, (巻き寿司) or »rolled sushi«. Wrapped in Nori, the small rolls are generally formed with the help of a makisu, a bamboo mat. Besides the Maki rolls there is the gently hand-formed nigiri sushi. For a great Nigiri (which means »squeezed«) you need the right balance between the topping and the rice. The gunkanmaki sushi is very similar to the Nigiri
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