About sushi makingSo you want to know how to make sushi?good. Then you are in the right place. In order to make a fine japanese sushi roll (or nigiri) you don't need to go through 5 years of fish cutting studies in Japan, neither you need anyone telling you that your first time ever sushi looks more like a sea cucumber in a rush hour out of the water. what you do need is some good will, and of course a good guide to help you through those rough times. How to make sushi maki1. "The rough side of the nori"Feel the nori sheet from both sides and you will find one side to be a bit smooth and the other a little rough. The nori should lay on the rolling mat with the rough side facing upwards. 2."Getting busy with rice"Get your hands wet, and make about a handful of rice to a ball of rice. It's important to keep your hands wet while working with sushi rice because it is sticky. When you work with the nori though, you should keep them as dry as you 3. "The spread"Gently put the rice ball in the middle of the nori sheet, and start spreading it equally on the nori, creating a layer of rice covering almost the entire sheet except the upper margin of about 2cm that should be kept uncovered. Later on, that margins are going to be needed empty of rice in order to close to sushi roll properly. 4."Can you fill this?"Now it's time to place a slice of fish (preferably no more than one) on the edge of the nori, along with 1-3 pre-cut slices of vegetables (carrot, cucumber, green onion, asparagus, and so on.. allow yourself to get wild on this matter).. 5."Commence the rolling sequence"Using the closer edge of the rolling mat, close on the filling with the nori making a rectangular shaped hill and tighten it from above.
6."continue the rolling sequence"Move forward, continue rolling in the rectangular hill steps, keeping it tight with every move until you reach the end of the nori. Put pressure on the roll from all three sides at all time, especially on stops to allow it to roll tightly. 7."And....cut!"Use a wet, sharp knife to cut the roll in to little sushi units. 6-8 units per roll - that's your call. 8."That's it"Enjoy your japanese sushi roll. |
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I've made several rolls in the last couple days with absolutely NOTHING in my rice.
Just go to the Asian section of your grocery store and get a big bag of rice there, then add about a teaspoon more water when cooking it.
Also, I don't own a rolling mat.
If you don't either, just use wax paper!
To cut through the nori easily, don't try mushing down with the knife.
You have to cut it like a saw.
I found nori sheets in the Asian section at my local Kroger and Meijer.
I'm also pretty sure you can find it at WalMart.
I have pictures of my sushi made without vinegar, sugar or mat.
Email me to see them as proof that this works.
i almost burned down my kitchen!
But all for a good cause! l0l >:o
(no smart remarks please)
thz ;)
haha
what a line
Thank you.
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