Essential Cooking Tips From Legendary Chefs

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Masaharu Morimoto - Japanese Chef, Iron Chef Contestant & TV Personality

On making maki rolls: Dried sheets of nori have a shiny and dull side. Work dull-side-down for stability. Shape the rice delicately. Don't press down hard. Use a bamboo rolling mat after shaping by hand for best results. Don't use the mat to shape the roll initially.

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