In the Kitchen with a Southern Sushi Chef

Sushi On the Road - Cater’s Market

Cater’s Market  4919-B Poplar Springs Dr., Meridian, MS

I was very fortunate to have been invited to Meridian, MS this past week to teach a hands on sushi class. The class, sponsored by Cartmell Gallery, Cater’s Market and Meridian Community College, had a tremendous turnout. Hostess Jamie Cater made her lovely and well stocked market available to me and my sous chef (Mom).

For appetizers, we enjoyed a chilled vegetable soba noodle salad and edamame. During our class, we focused on the techniques for preparing four styles of sushi rolls: thin rolls (hoso maki), thick rolls (futo maki), hand rolls (te maki), and inside out rolls (ura maki).  And using ingredients that could easily be found locally, most available at the market, everyone made their own Asparagus and Shiitake Thin Roll, California Futo Maki, BLT with Wasabi Mayo Hand Roll, and Shrimp and Spicy Crawfish Inside Out Roll. For those that still had room for a little dessert, we enjoyed Gingerbread Cupcakes with Green Tea Icing topped with Red Bean filled Mochi. 

I had a blast! I can’t wait to see pictures from those that have made their own sushi at home.

Thank you again, Meridian, for such a warm welcome. 

For residents of Meridian, MS, Cater’s market has a complete stock of sushi making basics including sushi rice, sushi nori, rice vinegar, pickled ginger, and wasabi. The market also has edamame as well as a stock of Asian inspired dressings, sauces and noodles.

Marisa in the news - Article in The Meridian Star