Questions tagged [sushi]
Questions about preparing and serving sushi - a Japanese food which commonly includes short-grain Japanese rice (mixed with rice vinegar, sugar and salt), fish or shellfish, and nori (seaweed paper). Sushi may contain cooked or raw fish or shellfish, or no fish at all. Sushi which includes raw fish is called sashimi. Also for questions about common sushi condiments wasabi and pickled ginger.
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How is sushi supposed to be eaten?
Yesterday I was at a banquet that was serving sushi rolls. Some had rice on the outside and others had seaweed on the outside. I wasn't able to find chopsticks. In terms of etiquette is it alright to ...
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When making sushi, why do you have to rinse the rice?
I'm interested in learning to make my own sushi.
Every guide I have read has stressed that the rice has to be rinsed thoroughly.
The bags of rice I generally buy say not to rinse the rice in order ...
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How can I make a chocolate cup that looks like the seaweed on a sushi roll?
I want to make a dessert that simulates a salmon roe sushi (like this) using rice pudding and spherified melon juice with a chocolate "seaweed" wrapping. But I can't figure out how to make the seaweed ...
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Cutting Sushi Rolls
I am new to making sushi and have gotten the hang of rolling it with the nori on the outside. The problem is when I am trying to cut it into individual pieces, I often end up mangling it to the point ...
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how do you get sushi rice to not stick to your hands?
I am laying out my sushi rice by forming it into a ball with my hands and spreading it on the nori. I watched some video tutorials on this, and it seems like the rice is not sticking to the chef's ...
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Is IKEA frozen salmon safe to eat raw in sushi?
I was wondering if IKEA's frozen salmon was safe to be eaten raw in a home cooking environment? It's farmed which is a plus from what I've read, but I couldn't really find any data on their freezing ...
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Can store bought salmon be used for sashimi?
Is it safe to consume raw fish purchased at the fish counter of a typical suburban grocery store? If not, do you have any tips for finding sushi grade fish. Also, are there requirements for safe sushi/...
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The art of Sushi: using wasabi to kill parasites
I've been to many sushi places and last night I went to a place that I've been to before (not that long ago either). When the sushi came, we noticed that it had wasabi spread on the rice, under the ...
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Is it safe to eat raw fish?
Raw chicken is generally considered not safe to eat. A lot of people eat sushi/sashimi though, and they are made from raw fish. So, how come that's safe (if it is)?
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How do I make spicy mayonnaise like Japanese restaurants use for sushi?
I've tried mixing mayonnaise and hot sauce together and it didn't taste right at all. Any Suggestions?
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What is the proper way to cool sushi rice after cooking?
I've heard a couple of suggestions for cooling the rice prior to making rolls and both seem to contradict each other. What works for you guys (and gals)?
What I do is just remove the liner from the ...
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What to consider when learning to make sushi at home?
I like eating sushi and think it would be a fun experiment to attempt making sushi at home. I've seen rolls put together in a restaurant a couple times - looks so simple! I've heard it is difficult ...
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UV lamp to disinfect raw sushi fish slices
I'm considering exposing raw fish slices to a UV lamp to kill bacteria before making it into sushi. Would this help? Is there a practice of doing this? And what could be the drawbacks, if any?
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Mexican ceviche vs. Japanese sashimi
Except for the different flavours, how similar is Mexican ceviche to the Japanese sashimi. Do they have the same basis and the same fish types?
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Japanese term for when the Sushi chef prepares meal for you
What is the Japanese term for when the sushi chef prepares a sushi meal for you based on what the sushi chef deems to be fresh and good, as well as what you would be interested in eating?
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Which types of fish in sushi must be cooked?
Sushi fish is raw... except for eel, which is a fish but is cooked. Are there other types of fish that are cooked in sushi? Is this a food safety issue? (e.g. shrimp/crab/seafood which aren't served ...
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Is sushi so difficult?
I've read somewere in the net that sushi is an extremely difficult food to prepare. It will take at least one year just to learn to cook the rice, and ten year to complete the experience.
It's so ...
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How to economically make home-made sushi?
How does one go about purchasing sushi-grade fish without breaking the bank? I know that sushi chefs & restaurants usually buy in bulk. Is there any way to do this individually in a way that is at ...
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Why is my sushi rice too sticky?
I'm on a quest of learning how to prepare a more than edible sushi. I figured that with enough practice I can achieve the goal of being able to make sushi. The most important part of sushi as I see it ...
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Stove top Sushi rice - Which method?
I am planning to have my first attempt at making sushi by myself in a few days. Right now, I am still struggling with the rice and it's cooking. Many recipes/tutorials call for a rice cooker which I ...
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Sushi / sashimi knives
I've been making sushi for a while at home and now decided to get a set of knives specifically for this purpose (as I have only a couple of general-purpose knives which are horrendous).
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Is it possible to determine if fish caught from fishing is safe to make into sashimi or sushi?
I know that fish bought from a grocery store isn't always great quality or safe to consume raw and this was elaborated in this question.
However, is it generally safe (if prepared properly) to turn ...
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Do I have to discard leftover sushi?
We had a party Monday night and ordered Sushi for 20 people - about 25 percent of the Sushi went uneaten, mostly plain rolls like tuna and yellow tail. I would hate to throw out 10+ rolls - any ...
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What can be substituted for vinegar in sushi rice?
If you could not use rice vinegar (for reasons of food allergy, perhaps), what could you use instead in sushi rice?
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What does Jiro brush on his sushi?
I recently watched the movie "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," and noticed that Jiro was always brushing some sort of liquid onto the sushi, but I can't figure it out.
My hypothesis is that it's either some ...
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Can the amount of salt in the recipe be right?
I made sushi for the first time at the weekend. the seasoning for the rice had this recipe:
125 ml rice vinegar
30 ml mirin
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons salt
This was for 460g rice (dry ...
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Eating raw fish: what are parasite infection risks really: how big?
I make sushi often, and i never use sushi-grade fish...i simply buy fresh fish from the market. I know the requisites of frozen for 20 hours etc., but I know for sure there are many restaurants in ...
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Understanding the steps to prepare sushi rice
I'm looking for the equivalent of Peter Reinhart's twelve steps for making bread applied to sushi. Basically, a detailed list of steps and the explanation of why are they important.
For example, most ...
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How Long Can I Keep Uncooked Sushi Rice?
I only prepare sushi rice a few times a year, so it takes me a while to go through even the smallest of bags. How long can I keep the bag for before it "goes bad"?
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How can I tell if a fish can safely be prepared "crudo"?
Is there something you can look for? Am I left to the seller's word and my own discernment?
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How does one stop sushi seaweed wrapping being too chewy?
When we make home-made sushi, we often find that the seaweed wrapping (or nori) is too chewy. The seaweed we buy is from the local supermarket, and nothing fancy.
Question: How can we ensure that ...
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Sushi/nori/yaki paper - out of date?
I make a lot of sushi. But, as I buy the paper/wrapper in 100's, sometimes I do not use it in what might be considered good time. I have searched and searched the packet for a sell or eat by date ...
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Sushi rolls opening up
Last night I made sushi rolls for the first time.
The issue I encountered is that the rolls would open up when taking them with the chopsticks. The rice was super sticky and held very well, but the ...
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What is the best rice for sushi?
I love making sushi at home - it is a satisfying and delicious experience that is very quick and easy (and I can use whatever food is leftover in the house).
However, I'm limited by the type of rice ...
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What's the best way to keep sushi fresh for the following day?
I like to prepare makizushi in the night so that I can take it in to Uni the following day and have it for lunch. They're made using nori, sushi rice and some vegetables.
What's the best way to keep ...
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How do I prepare prawns such that they are straight after boiling/steaming?
I'd like to make a sushi roll or a vietnamese prawn roll but can't seem to get the prawns to straighten, which would make them much easier to roll up. They were still curled up after I cleaned them ...
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What's the best way to store unused sushi rice?
Let's say, I only want to make 1 sushi roll right now. Is there a good way to store the rest of the rice for tomorrow's rolls? And what about storing the nori?
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Black Rice Vinegar for Sushi
Can I use black rice vinegar for sushi rice? (Chinkiang Vinegar)
What is the difference to white rice vinegar when making sushi?
Should I still add sugar and salt?
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My sushi rice comes out chewy on top, mushy on the bottom
I recently moved & my new crappy stove won't cook my sushi rice correctly. My old stove cooked it perfectly according to the package directions: 1 1/2 cups rice to 2 cups water, combine, bring to ...
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What is this sushi?
I'm trying to identify what kind of sushi is featured at the bottom right of this picture of a display of what seems to be mainly nigiri sushi. The yellow, spongy looking one. Can anyone name what ...
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Vinegar Alternatives and rice combinations in making sushi rice
What are some of the alternatives in vinegar for making sushi rice? I know it's best to use rice vinegar, but has anyone ever tried it with white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar for example? ...
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Do frozen ahi tuna steaks need to be seared?
I have a bag of frozen ahi tuna steaks purchased from Costco. Some of them have been quite tasty when seared. That said, I heartily enjoy raw tuna, so I am intrigued with the idea of trying them raw.
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In the USA, does fish being served raw need to be frozen first?
I read an article from NYT a while back that flabbergasted me. The author claims "Food and Drug Administration regulations stipulate that fish to be eaten raw -- whether as sushi, sashimi, seviche, or ...
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What can I use as a substitute for Nori Wrapper on a Chocolate Dessert Sushi?
I'd like to make a chocolate dessert sushi but I'm stuck trying to come up with a substitute for nori or rice paper. I know some people like to use plastic chocolate like in this question.
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How does one know if one can eat raw saltwater fish?
As I go spearfishing a lot, I have always lots of fish at home.
After testing a variety of recipes, I was thinking of trying some sushi variations (sashimi, maki, uramaki, nigiri, tempura rolls).
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Should I season my sushi rice before or after cooking?
When I make rice for sushi, I season it with sugar, salt, rice vinegar, and mirin. I'm never sure if I should add these at the beginning or near the end of cooking the rice. Does it matter when I add ...
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What white fish can be used in rolled sushi?
I have been making sushi using salmon and tuna for a while, but i would like to know it there are any firm white fleshed fish that will work well in a rolled sushi paired with apple and cucumber. I ...
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How to make safe sushi
I'd always assumed that if you start with safe fish (appropriately stored/frozen), stay with "normal" fish (i.e. don't try to prepare poisonous puffer fish at home), and follow normal food hygiene ...
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How to adjust for humidity when making rice?
Years ago, I ate at Sushi Yasuda in New York. After I went, I was reading up on the chef, and an article about him mentioned that he accounted for air humidity while making his sushi rice. Wow! My ...
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