Monday, December 6, 2010

How to Make Sushi - Preparation


Prepare your fish
 - Purchase sushi grade seafood, not packaged frozen fish
 - Cut the fish into uniform slabs, slicing the top and bottom to remove the skin and scales
 - Slice pieces about 1/4-inch thick
http://www.howcast.com/videos/194-How-To-Prepare-Fish-For-Sushi

Set up your equipment
 - A sharp knife
 - A cutting board
 - Bamboo mat
 - Food items (fish, cucumber, avocado, etc.)
 - Nori (seaweed)

Cook the rice
 - Preferably use Japanese short-grained rice
 - Rinse the rice
 - Pour the rice into a pot to cook in
 - Fill the water to a level slightly higher than the level of rice
 - Let the rice sit in the water for about 30 minutes
 - Turn the heat on to high and cook until the water disappears
 - Add rice seasoning