Bamboo Leaf Pouch Sushi

Here sushi rice is packed in a fresh bamboo leaf, which is known to have sterilizing and antispoilage properties. The leaf also transmits its distinctive sweet aroma to the rice, and its deep refreshing green color induces a good appetite.

Fresh bamboo leaves, about 10 to 12 inches long and 3 to 4 inches wide, are found at Japanese food stores in packages of fifty or more leaves. For more information.