I had been wondering how restaurants manage to make great sushi until I did research and found out their secret. It is very simple; the foundation of great sushi is short-grain sushi rice. That is all you need to make tasty sushi dishes. So, how do you make sushi more sticky? Well, the cooking approach use is the key to …
Different Ways On How To Tell If Sushi Is Fresh
My stay in Japan and rendezvous with authentic Japanese cuisine helped me acquire a liking for sushi prepared with raw fish. Since then, I have eaten different types of sushi in various restaurants and sushi bars across the world. Some were incredibly good, others not so fresh! That made me look for ways on how to tell if sushi is …
7 Ways To Make Sushi Without Seaweed (Nori)
I don’t mind seaweed in my sushi but sometimes I really feel that it overpowers the taste of other ingredients inside the rolls. While the Japanese may not imagine a sushi roll without seaweed, let’s not forget that this is an acquired taste. Some people take time to appreciate Nori and for others, it may be the taste spoiler! So, …
Can You Make Sushi From Frozen Salmon?
Last night, I invited a few friends for dinner and used frozen salmon to make delicious homemade sushi. It came out wonderful and they couldn’t stop telling me how fresh and delicious the raw fish tasted. My friends were further amused when I told them this was frozen salmon I bought from a trusted local fish seller. I realized there …
Can I Use Sushi Vinegar Instead Of Rice Vinegar?
My stay in Japan has made me a fan of Japanese cuisine and I have learned to value the importance of traditional ingredients that lend the right taste and aroma. I am often amused when I see my western friends confuse rice vinegar with sushi vinegar or use cooked crabmeat instead of raw fish in sushi. A friend once asked …
How To Choose Salmon For Sushi?
I had the privilege of eating salmon sushi in a sushi bar on my recent visit to Japan, and it was so delightful that the taste lingered with me for long. The soft, light and creamy texture of raw salmon was heavenly, and not chewy like beef or chicken. So, I decided to make sushi at home to ease that …