Sushi anyone??

[BAMAFAN IN NY]

has anyone here ever made sushi? im thinking about learning how to do it any tips??

 

[bayoutider]

has anyone here ever made sushi? im thinking about learning how to do it any tips??

Everything has to be extremely fresh. You need a very sharp knife, I suggest one of the ceramic ones. Learning to make sticky rice is harder than it seems. When you begin eat small quantities just in case you get some bad product that makes you sick as a dog.

Shrimp, tuna, clam and squid are good ingredients to learn on and if you can buy at the dock it is even better.

 

[BAMAFAN IN NY]

thanks bayou i knew you would have good advice im not all that in to sushi but i think it will be fun plus the chicks dig it

 

[Bama Reb]

Pickled herring is as close as I get to sushi. Anything other than that gets cooked or I don't eat it.

 

[bayoutider]

thanks bayou i knew you would have good advice im not all that in to sushi but i think it will be fun plus the chicks dig it

Learn to make California rolls, everyone likes California rolls. Another big hit is something a sushi guy showed us a few years ago that really isn't Japanese but it works real well. Make the sticky rice and form some little football shaped balls. Start a pot of water boiling with just enough salt to make the water like sea water, use sea salt if you have it. You want the water to be at a slow boil as you add a teaspoon of sugar. Head your shrimp then slide a thin bamboo skewer between the shell and underside of each shrimp to make them lay flat. Have a bowl of ice water ready as you put the shrimp in the boiling water for one minute then into the ice water to stop the cooking. Remove the shell (leave the tail for presentation) and vein cutting fairly deep into the back of the shrimp. Place a dab of wassabi paste in the cut then fold the shrimp back together and place on top of the rice ball. Everyone I have made this for has loved it. You can poach the shrimp as little as 20 seconds and still get the sweet flavor if you want something more raw. I like mine best poached less than a minute.

After learning to make California rolls you can make your own combinations for more variety. Mix sweet, cool, hot, crunchy textures together for interest.

 

[TideRollsInVa]

I made a deal with my local Sushi fellow, I no make sushi, he no make southern BBQ and we both happy

Seriously, had a few friends make attempts at "rolls", was ok but with sushi I feel its hard to beat the professionals. The "sticky" rice seems to be an "amatures" most difficulty. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

 

[BAMAFAN IN NY]

Ive recently read some books on the subject-- it looks a lot more intricate than i originaly thought-- Like fanning the rice? according to people its important that the rice rice cool at the proper rate-- its definitely WAY above my skill level-- but im willing to practice a lot-- Im think im gonna stay away from the raw fish aspect of it for now, i'll start with california rolls, and shrimp, maybe crab, and stuff like that-- i was surprised to learn the high regard that sushi professionals get, and there is a lot more to sushi than i have ever seen or eaten.​

 

[bayoutider]

Ive recently read some books on the subject-- it looks a lot more intricate than i originaly thought-- Like fanning the rice? according to people its important that the rice rice cool at the proper rate-- its definitely WAY above my skill level-- but im willing to practice a lot-- Im think im gonna stay away from the raw fish aspect of it for now, i'll start with california rolls, and shrimp, maybe crab, and stuff like that-- i was surprised to learn the high regard that sushi professionals get, and there is a lot more to sushi than i have ever seen or eaten.​

You may want to try your hand at something like carpaccio which is raw meat with dressing.
The meat (originally beef) is sliced very thin then dressed with something like olive oil and mustard with some herbs thrown in. I have had raw tuna and raw salmon carpaccio which were delicious. Serve it with thin sliced pumpernickel or rye bread and salad greens.

Another idea is ceviche which is raw fish actually cooked using citrus juice. Add some onion, mango and cillantro and you have a great dish. I make this 8-10 times a year.

 

[bamanut_aj]

I've given sushi five solid chances to win me over but to no avail.

 

[TideBeliever]

Every time i'm at a sushi bar, the tempora selections and saki fill my tummy!

 

[ROTYDE]

Up here in North Alabama on Wilson Lake we call that bait!!!!

 

[gerry dorsey]

i do love sushi, but i leave the preparation to the pros.

 

[NashTIDE]

Ive tried it and hate it.......will stick with sardines and crackers.

 

[TommyMac]

My daughter went thru a sushi phase and used to bring me samples, I wish she hadn't bothered.

 

[gerry dorsey]

Up here in North Alabama on Wilson Lake we call that bait!!!!

not that you care...but you more than likely couldn't get good sushi in north alabama even if you wanted to. i never got into sushi until moved to dallas, and there is a million miles between really good sushi and even average sushi. you can't get the good stuff just anywhere.

 

[bayoutider]

not that you care...but you more than likely couldn't get good sushi in north alabama even if you wanted to. i never got into sushi until moved to dallas, and there is a million miles between really good sushi and even average sushi. you can't get the good stuff just anywhere.

It's all about the freshness. Fresh shucked oysters, fresh line caught fish and well prepared other ingredients. After that sushi becomes a presentation experience. The good sushi masters are real food artists. I really respect that.

 

[Jack Bourbon]

The great thing about sushi is that as long as it's from a decent restaurant, it's about the freshest fish you're gonna eat outside of getting it off a boat. Also, it's light, which can be a nice change from bacon grease.

To the newcomers, I'd like to recommend the spicy tuna rolls with the chili sauce. They go by different names, but it's pretty easy to figure it out. I'd say they are not as far off the beaten path to most americans as some other items may be.