evan9381 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I got the itch today to maybe try making some. Nothing crazy, salmon/tuna, avocado, cream cheese, cucumber. I found that Tensuke market by aki hana sells the fish, and probably everything else ill need. Just wondering if theres any tips or tricks i should keep in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash1647545504 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 The right type of rice is always key. It's frusterating when the rice doesn't stick togeather. As for what goes into it, thats up to you. I love sushi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 When making the sticky rice keep your hands wet. Keep water near you and don't be afraid to use it or you will be a mess. Also sticky rice is different than regular rice. Regular rice can work but it wont stay together as well. One of the seaweed wraps tastes much better than the other one but I cant remember off top of my head which one it was. Get a bamboo mat for the rolls. They are like 2 bucks and worth it. Think I bought 5 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Also, do not handle the rice with metal. Use wood or bamboo spatulas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 watch Jiro Dreams of Sushi and you will become sushi master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 went to the market and had one of the guys show me what all i needed. after the first 2 attempts coming out looking horrible, i finally got the 3rd roll to come out a little better and #4 was best. look/presentation, i give myself a 4/10. taste, 8/10. i was surprised how excellent it was. i got stuffed as fuck off of it and went into a food coma for a couple hours. lol and thanks for the tips about keeping my hands wet with that rice. jesus that stuff sticks to EVERYTHING. found that i had to wash off the blade of my knife after cutting each piece or the rice would stick to that while cutting and tear the roll apart a bit. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/20131007_195626_zps2abb392e.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmadi6490 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Damn that looks great! I always wanted to learn how but I thought it'd be best I left it up to the professionals. You could start selling them haha i'd be your first customer. I would commit sins for raw fish mmmhmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Best Sushi Documentary ever. This dude is AWESOME. Jiro Dreams of Sushi. *woops* watch Jiro Dreams of Sushi and you will become sushi master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 went to the market and had one of the guys show me what all i needed. after the first 2 attempts coming out looking horrible, i finally got the 3rd roll to come out a little better and #4 was best. look/presentation, i give myself a 4/10. taste, 8/10. i was surprised how excellent it was. i got stuffed as fuck off of it and went into a food coma for a couple hours. lol and thanks for the tips about keeping my hands wet with that rice. jesus that stuff sticks to EVERYTHING. found that i had to wash off the blade of my knife after cutting each piece or the rice would stick to that while cutting and tear the roll apart a bit. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/evan938/20131007_195626_zps2abb392e.jpg Where's a good place to buy a mat and the ingredients? I want some fresh stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Yous should read this. http://foodbabe.com/2011/06/06/sushi-secrets/ I am sure you can be more discerning when making your own as opposed to buying it at a run of the miss restaurant. I will probably try making my own sometime as I do love sushi, even if all I have experienced is the stuff this chic is telling me I shouldn't eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Where's a good place to buy a mat and the ingredients? I want some fresh stuff. I got it all at Tensuke on Old Henderson by Aki Hana. Initial investment was about $50, but that included stuff like $12 for rice (which ill have 8-10 more uses) $4 for rice vinegar the mat, stuff like that. Id only need fish/veggies/cream cheese to do those again, so maybe $20-25? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Krogers and Giant Eagle both carry everything you need. I should have mentioned the blade. I keep a paper towel and cut sushi by the faucet in kitchen. After every slice I rinse the blade and give it a quick wipe wet blade again and cut next piece. If not knife blade gunks up and you just rip your sushi apart lol. Also I make it with and without rice vinegar. I prefer it better without the rice vinegar. Wife likes it with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonrottes Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I've made my own sushi before, used cooked tuna and Umi and sliced cucumbers Just normal Nori you'd find and short grain "sushi" rice from Texas. Like stated above keep your hands wet while handling the rice. do thin layers, don't over pack it. and when rolling I didn't use a mat but instead got the roll started then used the palm of my hands to finish it. I also made sushi with Buffalo chicken because 'MERCA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Where does one get the fresh tuna and salmon? I imagine it's different than the stuff you get at Kroger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Once again, Tensuke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Once again, Tensuke Ah. Missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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