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                             MAKIZUSHI

a.Definition
     
       Makizushi is type of Japanese food sushi roll filled with various fillings . The term makizushi refers to the fact that the sushi is rolled : maki means " to roll " and zushi is conjugated version of the word " sushi " . Makizusho is the best-known type of sushi outside of Japan .

      Makizushi arealso refered to as nori maki or norimaki because the sushi rice and fillings are all wrapped up or rolled insideroasted , dried seaweed. In japanese cuisine , this seaweed is known as nori .

       Makizushi and norimaki are often used interchangeably as a general category for sushi roll . They can also refer to larger or fatter sushi rolls , such as futomaki .

b. Variation of Makizushi
 
      Makizushi can be filled with a variety of ingredients , including fresh vegetables , fish and seafood , and pickled food . Some classic and popular version of Makizushi rolls include :

• Tekka-maki ( raw tuna sashimi rolls )
• Kappa-maki (cucumber rolls )
• Shino-maki ( takuan ,yellow pickled daikon rolls )
• Raw salmon sashimi and and cream cheese rolls 

c. How to make Makizush 

    There are some way to make Makizushi , that is ;

1. Ingredients that you need 

• Maguro ( Tuna ) or Kyuri ( Cuxumber ) or Tsukemono ( Pickles ) anything you want it to be filling 
  
  
• Nori ( dried seaweed )
  
  
• Sushi rice 
  
  
• Wasabi ( optional )   

2.Tool that you kneed

• Makisu ( bamboo mat )
• Knife

3. Steps For Kappa Maki (Kyuri Makizushi)

• Cut Kyuri vertically, creating a long and thin Kyuri Strips.
  
• Spread the Nori on the Makisu
  
•  Spread the cooked sushi rice on the top of the Nori.
  
•  Place the long Kyuri on the end side of the rice.
  
  
  
• Roll up the rice with the Makisu.
  
  
  
• Cut the roll into small pieces.
  
•  Final product.