Experiment with sauce. Sure, sushi should be served with a small plate of soy sauce, but have you tried Teriyaki, Sesame Oil, Unagi or Ponzu sauce,
Presentation is half the story. Make sure you arrange the sushi in an interesting layout on nice porcelain plate, or a sushi boat if you have one.
Presentation is half the story. Make sure you arrange the sushi in an interesting layout on nice porcelain plate, or a sushi boat if you have one.
Be creative! The strangest combinations work well with sushi. Have you ever tried adding fish roe, pate or pineapple to your sushi?
Be creative! The strangest combinations work well with sushi. Have you ever tried adding fish roe, pate or pineapple to your sushi?
Only use raw fish if the seller or packaging specifically states it meant to be consumed raw, and make sure it’s kept cool right until processing and consumption. If not sure, or if it’s your first time making sushi, there are plenty of alternatives.
Only use raw fish if the seller or packaging specifically states it meant to be consumed raw, and make sure it’s kept cool right until processing and consumption. If not sure, or if it’s your first time making sushi, there are plenty of alternatives.
Plan your quantitis right, it’s a shame to throw away good food. 1 cup of sushi rice should be enough for 3 medium size rolls. If you are buying fish you should get about 75gr of fish per roll. Among my guests, the average person consumes 2 rolls in one sitting.
Plan your quantities right, it’s a shame to throw away good food. 1 cup of sushi rice should be enough for 3 medium size rolls. If you are buying fish you should get about 75gr of fish per roll. Among my guests, the average person consumes 2 rolls in one sitting.
As soon as the nori is out of it’s case, roll quickly. A moisture absorbed nori doesn’t stick as well.
As soon as the nori is out of it’s case, roll quickly. A moisture absorbed nori doesn’t stick as well.
If you are having trouble cutting the roll without everything falling apart, try laying a piece of saran tape on the roll and cut through it. That should help holding things together.
If you are having trouble cutting the roll without everything falling apart, try laying a piece of saran tape on the roll and cut through it. That should help holding things together.
Use a sharp and long knife for the cutting. Wipe the knife and keep it wet in between cuts.
Use a sharp and long knife for the cutting. Wipe the knife and keep it wet in between cuts.
Always keep a bowl of water and a kitchen towel close to you when making sushi.
Always keep a bowl of water and a kitchen towel close to you when making sushi.