I am throwing a dinner party and it's Asian themed. I love sushi, but some of my friends don't. I suggested making vegetable sushi, but they said they didn't like the nori. I was wondering if it were possible to create a spinach nori by chopping up boiled spinach, spreading it out on a sheet tray and drying it like nori. Would this approach work?
2007-02-06 17:36:19 · 5 answers · asked by Jennifer 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It should work.. i've dried many things, and this sounds like an idea that should work.. though the taste will be much different then nori.
2007-02-06 17:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by Wren Tagair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. I'm a really traditional guy and I really don't care for nori that much... only if they're soggy and become chewy. That's is the biggest turn-off to why many detest nori (that includes me).
You can avoid this situation by preparing the sushi as soon as your guess arrive. But if that's too stressful for you...
How about instead, having make their own temaki "cone"/ hand-roll sushi? It'll be so much easier. Just prepare all the ingredients on a tray, and let your friends help themselves to the filling. This way it's interactive and fun, and at the same time can enjoy a crisp nori wrap.
Or how about using "furikake" instead? It's a very flavorful seasoning that has shredded nori, sesame seeds, and other goodies. Try it on one of those inside-out sushis.
If you discover that your seaweed is a tad stale (chewy on it's own), try toasting them in the oven for a minute.
I just hope your friends become reacquainted with nori. It's great if you make it.
2007-02-06 19:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by G G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess, but the Japanese do have alternatives to Nori or more properly called Lavers. SOme of them are made from Soy or other vegetable like carrots. It might be hard to find even in Japanese markets. Rice paper might do in a pinch.
2007-02-06 18:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not, though it would not taste the same. Perhaps you should stick to other dishes if your guests are so fussy, as sushi is very fiddly and time consuming.
If you do decide to do it, let us know how it goes!!!
2007-02-06 21:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by zakiit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why go for Japanese food? Why not go for Indian food?
2007-02-07 01:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by AnSID 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋