I am looking to start learning how to roll my own sushi- since I eat it about 5 times a week. Can anyone recommend places, materials, references, etc to get me started? I appreciate any valuable information you can give me!!
2007-08-13 07:54:05 · 7 answers · asked by abbylneill 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
Rolling your own sushi is easier than you think. I reccomend purchasing a japanese cooking book if you're planning on making it frequently. Its also advantageous to purchase a rice cooker (they are fairly inexpensive maybe $20) because when the rice is cooked in one, along with some rice vinegar, it comes out perfectly sticky (required for rolling sushi.
You'll need:
Rice cooker $20
rice vinegar $3
sushi mat (made of bamboo) $5
seaweed or soy wraps $4
veggies/fresh fish of your choice
once you cook the rice, lay your bamboo sushi mat flat on the counter. I've seen some ametures use saranwrap over the matt but its not necessary (can keep it from getting messy)
then lay your seaweed or soy wrap over the bamboo matt and quickly spread your hot sticky rice over the seaweed. Next, lay your veggies and fish on the rice, closer to one edge (not in the middle). Then beginning with the smaller edge, begin to roll the sushi up, using the mat to roll over the surface ( and not into it).
2007-08-13 08:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by fantastik_chef 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a World Market near you? If so, you should go. www.worldmarket.com
I bought a basic sushi book, rolling mat, and sea weed- I discovered sushi rolls are very easy and fun to make!
Good luck!
2007-08-13 20:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by cuban_wahine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a class. I took a free one offered by a dept store in Seattle. The key is getting the rice right. It's a ton of work, I don't do it anymore, I just pays the money.
2007-08-13 16:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this website for some basics... the rest is actually just learning by doing.
http://japanesefood.about.com/od/sushiforbeginner/r/sushirice.htm
The technique is pretty easy... it's getting the fresh ingredients that can be pricey and at times difficult, sashimi grade tuna.
2007-08-13 14:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by lots_of_laughs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get one of those rolling mats
Make sure there is enough vinegar in the rice so it sticks
When you cut it, use a sharp knife, but don't puch down, otherwise it gets all messy.
2007-08-13 15:04:33 · answer #5 · answered by garpit c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This website has tips and recipes for making your own sushi it's a great refrence guide:
http://www.hub-uk.com/cooking/tipssushi.htm
ENJOy!
2007-08-13 14:59:17 · answer #6 · answered by Shaunda W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont use minute rice. It's not sticky enough when cooked.
2007-08-13 15:01:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋