Make Sushi at Home
Edited by Maureen D., Lynn, Rebecca M., sheryl hernandez and 2 others
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Who does not love Japanese dishes? Sushi, Sashimi, Gyoza are only a few of the amazing Japanese foods that everyone is going crazy about. These dishes not only taste good, but they look so innovative as well, which only adds to the enjoyment of those who are eating them. The common ingredients in making Sushi, are vinegared rice "shari", sliced raw meat or seafood, and vegetables. Here are some Sushi recipes for those who want to experience these Japanese dishes at home.
Contents
California Roll Sushi
8 pieces yield from 1 roll. 12 minutes preparation time
Ingredients
- 11 Nori sheet
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- 380 grams of imitation crab meat sticks
- 4Avocado sliced thickly
- 5Sesame seeds, black and white
- 6Flying fish roe - Tobiko
Steps
- 1Take a bamboo mat and line it with plastic wrap so that rice won't stick in it.
- 2Break the Nori sheet in half and lay one half on the bamboo mat. (Shiny side should be facing down)
- 3Spread a handful of Sushi rice on the Nori sheet; do not press.
- 4Take a spoonful of Tobiko and spread it evenly on the rice, as well as sesame seeds.
- 5Turn the Nori upside down.
- 6Along the Nori, lay the crab meat sticks and alongside them, the avocado slices.
- 7Roll and cut into half. Cut one of the halves in half again until you make eight pieces of Sushi.
Sushi Maki
Things you will need
- 1A bamboo matAdvertisement
- 2A Nori sheet
- 3Sushi rice
- 4Sliced fish
- 5Vegetables for filling (carrots, cucumber, asparagus)
Steps
- 1Lay the Nori sheet on the bamboo mat with its rough side facing up.
- 2Make your hands wet and take a handful of sushi rice; spread it on the Nori sheet, but do not press it.
- 3Place a slice of fish on the edge of the Nori sheet.
- 4Lay the vegetable slices alongside the fish slices.
- 5Roll the sushi.
- 6Cut it in eight equal pieces.
Nigiri Sushi
In Japanese custom, Nigiri Sushi is usually presented in two pieces as a sign of peace and harmony.
Ingredients
- 1Sushi rice
2
Salmon or tuna slices
3
Wasabi paste
4
Strips of Nori sheet, optional
Steps
- 1Take about 20 grams of sushi rice and form it into an oval shape. Make the bottom as flat as you can, and keep it rounded on the sides and top part.
- 2Take a slice of fish and smear a dollop of wasabi in the middle, it will act as "glue".
- 3Place the slice of fish on the rice with the wasabi side facing down. Press it firmly.
- 4You can tie the Nigiri Sushi with a strip of Nori sheet for better presentation.
Uramaki or Inside Out Sushi
Things You Will Need
- 1Bamboo Mat
- 2Nori sheet
- 3Sushi rice
- 4Fish slices
- 5Vegetables (depends on your preference)
Steps
- 1Wrap the bamboo mat with plastic, so rice won't stick to it.
- 2Break a Nori sheet in the middle, and lay it on the mat with its rough side facing up.
- 3Make a ball of rice and spread it on the Nori sheet evenly.
- 4Turn the Nori sheet upside down, so now the rice is under the Nori sheet.
- 5On the edge of the Nori sheet, lay the fish slices together with the vegetables.
- 6Roll it tightly.
- 7Cut it with a sharp and wet knife into eight equal pieces.
How to Make Sushi Rice
Ingredients
- 13 cups of Sari (Sushi Rice)
- 21/2 cup Rice Vinegar
- 32 Tablespoons of Sugar
- 42 Teaspoons of Salt
Steps
- 1Wash the rice in tap water until there is no more starch in it. Will take about 3 minutes to do so.
- 2Place the rice in a pot and pour water, it should be a little bit more than the rice but don't put a lot of water as it will make the rice very soft and dough like texture.
- 3Cook in high heat, stirring every other minute to keep it from sticking at the bottom.
- 4Lower the heat to minimum as soon as it boils.
- 5Cover the pot with a lid and do not stir.
- 6It is ready in about 8 minutes.
- 7Use a wooden spoon in scooping the rice to a plastic bowl.
- 8In a mixing bowl, pour the rice vinegar, add in the sugar and salt. Pour the mixture over the rice and mix well.
- 9Let the rice cool down naturally at room temperature. Placing it in the refrigerator will do it no good.
Tips & Tricks
- Squeeze lemon on avocado to prevent the fruit from turning brown if not to be used right away.
- Make sure to wash away the rice's starch residue to avoid having a pasty finish product.
- Add some spicy condiments to make your sushi more moist.
- Purchase only sushi grade fish to avoid bacterial contamination and illnesses.
- Always use separate cutting boards for raw and cooked ingredients to prevent cross contamination.
- Wash hands well before handling food.
If you have problems with any of the steps in this article, please ask a question for more help, or post in the comments section below.
