Do you love sushi but find it challenging to make it at home? We’ve rounded up common kitchen gadgets you may not think will help you create delicious sushi, but they really can! With some outside-of-the-box thinking, your ice cream scoop and muffin pan will be your next partner in sushi-making. Discover new ways to make sushi using tools you never imagined using.
Red Heart Snowball Maker
Get more out of these snowball maker clips and use them to make heart-shape stuffed sushi or onigiri. These tools make it easy to create cute duck and heart-shaped snowballs or rice molds. They are lightweight and portable, making them easy to carry around. Great for outdoor play, you can use them to make sushi for your outing too. Make a rice mold, slice in half, add your favorite stuffing, squeeze the clips to put them back together, wrap with nori, and voila!
2-Piece Wooden Spatula
Designed for cooking and frying, these wooden spatulas are just what you need to make sushi pockets, too. Made from natural acacia wood, these utensils are safe and gentle on your cookware. They are lightweight, making them perfect for long cooking sessions and for making fried pockets. Dip the spatula in a pancake mix and deep fry until golden brown. When you take out the spatula, you’ll be left with a fried pocket you can stuff with rice and salmon filling. You’ll never look at a wooden spatula the same way again.
Ice Cream Scoop
Wondering what else you can use your OXO Good Grips ice cream scoop for? Use it to make a sushi split sundae! Scoop diced tuna, mahi-mahi, and salmon onto a plate, add banana-shaped rice, season and you’ve got a new way of eating sushi. The scoop’s durable stainless steel build ensures it lasts for years without chipping or rusting. The soft, comfortable handle and easy-to-use lever make scooping ice cream and sushi ingredients a breeze.
Meat Pounder
For anyone who wants to make meat more tender and flavorful, the Bellemain meat pounder flattener is an excellent choice . Its ergonomic handle ensures a comfortable grip, and its solid stainless steel construction guarantees long-lasting use. But wait…there’s more. You can use the same meat flattener to flatten rice and turn it into a bun for a sushi burger. This tool not only enhances meat dishes but also offers a unique way to make sushi at home.
6-Cup Cupcake Pan
If you love baking small batches, this 6-cup muffin pan is your best friend. Its stainless steel construction ensures durability and resistance to rust and stains. The pan fits perfectly in a toaster oven, making it versatile and convenient. Want to make something savory from this baking wonder? Make cupcake sushi bake with it. Use Nori as a muffin liner, fill with rice and a mix of shrimp and spicy mayo, and then bake. It’ll be the quickest sushi bake you’ll make. This pan is easy to clean, too. Jackpot!
Silicone Round Ice Cube Mold
Create perfect rice balls with this BPA-free silicone mold! Yes, you read that right. Because this mold can be used to make rice balls, too not just ice balls. Add your favorite filling, such as sausage and carrots, and you just made round sushi bites! With the silicone mold’s easy release, stackable, and leak-free features, it’s a must-have in your sushi-making arsenal. Oh. it’s ideal for whiskey, cocktails, and even non-alcoholic beverages. Dishwasher safe, perfect for parties and gifts.
