Perfecting the art of sushi takes dedication and practice. Though practice makes perfect, here are a couple of key areas that will help you take the ICK out of a sticky mess.
Troubleshooting Sushi Rice
Troubleshooting Sushi Rolls
Discover how to create amazing sushi rolls from your home kitchen. Begin by learning the basic techniques. Once the basics are mastered, try creating your own sushi creations.
What you need to get started
Basic Sushi Rice Recipe
Brown Sushi Rice Recipe
Technique for Rolling Thin Rolls
Technique for Rolling Thick Rolls
Technique for Rolling Inside Out Rolls
Let’s Get Rolling – [...]
Spicy tuna is an American sushi staple. Learn how to make it and try some delicious variations using other seafood, like this spicy mudbug futo maki with pickled okra, bacon, shrimp and spicy crawfish.
Spicy Tuna Mix
1⁄2 lb sashimi grade tuna, minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon scallions, finely cut
1 1⁄2 tablespoon mayo
1⁄4 [...]
Perhaps one of the greatest skills of a sushi chef is the ability to prepare nigiri zushi. Cutting slices of fresh fish to order for customers then expertly placing them on a bed of hand pressed sushi rice requires concentration and skill. But when making nigiri zushi at home the key is making sure that [...]
There are many fish in the sea and each has a Japanese name that sushi bars commonly list on menus. Use this guide and you’re unlikely to get caught in a sea of confusion.
Ama ebi- sweet shrimp, served raw as sashimi. The heads are usually deep fried and offered to the diner as a treat [...]
Picture perfect sushi takes lots of practice. Here a few tips to to solve common sushi rolling mishaps.
THIN ROLLS
My roll won’t close:
-Chances are you used too much rice and/or too many fillings. For best results, use no more than two fillings.
I have a flap of nori that won’t seal:
-Make sure that your rice covers 2/3 [...]
Here are a few tips to solve common sushi rice mishaps.
Note: The following tips apply only to sticky rice made with white sushi rice.
My rice is too mushy:
-Too much water was used or the rice was covered before having a chance to cool long enough. If pressed for time, use a fan to help speed [...]
Have you ever been in awe of a sushi roll that is topped with thin slices of avocado? Learn the simple secret that will make you the star of your next sushi party – plastic wrap.
The Caterpillar Roll, also know n as a Dragon Roll, is an impressive roll with broiled bbq eel, cucumber and [...]
To master the art of inside out rolls, practice making crunchy shrimp rolls. Experiment with various fillings for a truly customized roll.
about 1⁄4 cup of tempura crispies.
3 cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp, tails entact
cucumber sticks
avocado
spicy mayo
finely chopped green onions
prepared sushi rice
4in x 7 in piece of nori
Begin with an inside out roll set up. Before [...]
Learn the technique for making rolls that feature the sushi rice on the outside.
1. Begin with a piece of 4in by 7in nori. Place the nori directly on a cutting board, making sure the long end is parallel to the bottom of the board and that the rough side is facing upwards.
2. With fingertips dipped [...]