{"id":95,"date":"2009-06-26T14:02:04","date_gmt":"2009-06-26T13:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/insidejapanblog.com\/?p=95"},"modified":"2019-01-30T03:20:00","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T03:20:00","slug":"how-to-make-sushi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2009\/06\/26\/how-to-make-sushi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make sushi: A beginner&#8217;s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F95&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F95\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F95&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F95&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F95%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F95\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F95\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><h2>Making nigiri sushi<\/h2>\n<p>Traditional nigiri sushi &#8211; a block of rice with raw fish on top &#8211; is great if you have easy access to a variety of very fresh fish, as it emphasises the fish\u2019s subtle and delicate flavour. Unfortunately, availability of a range of fresh fish of a suitable quality is rare when living in the UK. Rolled sushi, however, enables you to introduce more variety in your sushi making by incorporating other ingredients such as cooked seafood, avocado and cucumber. It is even possible to eliminate raw fish altogether!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4198 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sushi_breaker_se2_2004-5-720x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Sushi Bar\" width=\"450\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sushi_breaker_se2_2004-5-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sushi_breaker_se2_2004-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sushi_breaker_se2_2004-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sushi_breaker_se2_2004-5-390x585.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sushi_breaker_se2_2004-5-780x1170.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sushi_breaker_se2_2004-5-900x1350.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/sushi_breaker_se2_2004-5.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Personally, I think that raw salmon is the best fish for rolled sushi, and is also the one fish which is readily available in all supermarkets. This is my favourite recipe: salmon and avocado. Do be aware that rice will absorb varying quantities of water depending on type and how it\u2019s stored, so be prepared to adjust the volume of water if it doesn\u2019t work for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients (40 pieces)<\/h2>\n<p><strong> Rolls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>370g Japanese rice<br \/>\n500ml water (1.25 cups of water per cup of rice)<br \/>\n5 nori seaweed sheets (each sheet yields 8 pieces)<br \/>\n240g fresh raw salmon, cut into thin strips<br \/>\n2 big avocados, cut into thin strips<br \/>\n5 tbsp sesame seeds<br \/>\nMayonnaise<\/p>\n<p><strong> Sushi Seasoning<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>20ml rice vinegar<br \/>\n2 heaped tsp sugar<br \/>\n\u00bc tsp salt<br \/>\nOr use 20ml of ready made seasoning.<\/p>\n<p><strong> Dipping Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Soy sauce mixed with wasabi to taste (be careful, wasabi is potent)<\/p>\n<p><strong> Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Large tray for cooling rice<br \/>\nStiff spatula<br \/>\nSushi rolling mat<\/p>\n<h2>Method<\/h2>\n<p>Wash the rice in water (either through a sieve or in a pan) to remove some of the starch. Put the rice in a pan and add the water. Put it on a high heat until it comes to the boil then turn the heat down to the minimum. Cook for 10 minutes then remove from heat and allow to stand for at least 15 minutes. Spread the rice over the tray and let it cool. If you\u2019re making your own seasoning then put all seasoning ingredients in a small pan and heat slowly until the sugar has dissolved, then allow to cool. Once everything has reached room temperature, sprinkle the seasoning over the rice and fold in with a wooden spoon.<\/p>\n<p>Take one sheet of seaweed and, with the shiny side down, spread on the rice firmly and uniformly with the spatula; leaving a 1 inch strip at the top with no rice (this \u201ctab\u201d will be used to seal the roll). Don\u2019t be afraid to press the rice down forcefully. Next, place the seaweed and rice onto the mat. With the tab at one end, lay the salmon and avocado across the rice in one line, spread a little mayonnaise and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Then roll the sushi by lifting the mat at the end with the filling and, whilst carefully holding the filling, firmly roll towards the tab. Use the tab to seal the roll, applying a little water may help.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-112\" title=\"sushi rolling final\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/sushi-rolling-final.jpg\" alt=\"sushi rolling final\" width=\"468\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/sushi-rolling-final.jpg 1054w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/sushi-rolling-final-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/sushi-rolling-final-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/sushi-rolling-final-720x562.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/sushi-rolling-final-390x305.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/sushi-rolling-final-780x609.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/sushi-rolling-final-900x703.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With a sharp, thin knife, slice the sushi into 8 pieces (wiping the blade frequently with a wet cloth will help achieve a clean cut). Present on a plate with the dipping sauce in a separate dish.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>All that sushi rolling leaving you longing for the real deal? <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/contactusJapan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch with our team<\/a> to plan a gastronomic adventure to Japan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Like this post? 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