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A Sushi Kit does the trick when an Asian supermarket isn't close by Visitors to this website often ask Sushi Guy where they can find the ingredients used in his recipes. If you live in a small town or city, access to an Asian supermarket might be out of the
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I Love Sushi! My name is Allan and I'm your host here at diy-sushi-recipes.com. You’ve probably figured out by now that I love sushi! I’m not ashamed to admit it - I could eat it seven days a week. How did I acquire this taste? Mmmm. I’m not exactly sure.
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Funky Types of Seaweed Did you know that there are over 30 types of seaweed? The following is my guide to the more popular varieties that you'll use in your homemade sushi recipes and other tasty rice dishes. Nori - The star of your sushi recipes! Nori is definately a
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Bento Boxes for your Sushi Rolls Bento is a commonly seen single serving meal that is packed at home or bought as take out to take on the go. Bento originated in Japan, but has become a widespread solution for daily lunch packing in the United States in recent years,
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Blowfish sushi Blowfish sushi is to die for! And I quite literally mean that. You don’t want to be chomping down on a piece of this stuff before you have all the facts. Just remember, if your sushi chef slips in its preparation, its game over. The blowfish, or “fugu”
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Boston Sushi Roll The tasty Boston roll and its cousin the California roll are almost twins! In the following receipe my favourite seafood, shrimp, is used instead of imitation crab. Flying fish roe, or tobbiko as they are called in Japan are often included on either the inside or outside
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California Roll Everyone loves this kind of sushi roll. The following recipe will show you how you can make it at home. It takes some practice, but even if you mess it up the first time around (and you will!), it will still taste great no matter what it looks
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California Roll Sushi Recipe The California roll is probably the most popular type of maki-zushi (maki sushi). Apparently, California roll sushi was invented in Los Angeles during the 1960's. Its been going strong ever since! Ingredients 6 sheets of toasted nori seaweed Avocado cut into thin strips 6 immitation crab
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How not to cook sushi rice My first attempt at making sushi rice at home was a disaster. I started by grabbing a bag of the usual long-grain rice from the pantry and throwing it immediately into a saucepan. I ignored my friend Andre’s instruction to first “wash” the rice.
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Crabmeat and Avocado Pressed Sushi with Wasabi Mayonnaise These dressy-looking little pieces of easy-to-do, four-ingredient pressed sushi are perfect appetizers for a cocktail party, wedding shower, or anyother dressy occasion. We hear from beginners all the time how easy it is to make pressed sushi. You can’t mess up the
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Need an easy sushi recipe? Need a good sushi recipe? You’ve come to the right place! If you’re just learning how to make sushi at home, you can start with these tried and true crowd pleasers. I'll be adding new sushi recipes on a regular basis, so make sure you
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Edamame as a Sushi Appetizer Edamame are Japanese soybeans in their pods. They make a great dish to go a long with your homemade sushi. You can also eat them as a healthy snack. I got hooked on these little soybeans about a year ago. Trust me when I tell
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Put your left-over sushi rice to good use with this green tea recipe When making sushi at home you’ll sometimes end up with leftover sushi rice. It’s a shame to let it go to waste. The following green tea recipe is easy to prepare and makes a delicious snack. Actually,
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How to Make Sushi at Home Simple Do-It-Yourself Sushi Recipes! Does the thought of making your own sushi at home scare the shiitaki out of you? Have no fear. My special collection of diy (do-it-yourself) sushi recipes will have you rolling your own kappa-maki in no time. Heck! If I
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How to Eat Sushi Relax! Learning how to eat sushi at home or in a local sushi bar isn't all that difficult. Just follow these simple guidelines. Dip Your Fish in the Soy Sauce Always dip your fish in to the soy sauce. I discovered the reason for this after
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Easy to make dashi stock Dashi is used in a variety of Japanese dishes including my favourite - miso soup. Fortunately, its not that difficult tomake. Just follow these easy instructions. Ingredients Piece of kombu (5 x 2 inches) Packet of bonito flakes (about 30 grams) 3 1/2 cups of
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How to make sushi Okay! You're here because you want to learn how to make sushi, but you're feeling a little nervous. Check out this video I recently posted on how to make an inside-out roll or yukiwa-maki. The most popular of these is the California Roll. If you're looking
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How to Make Sushi Rice - The Video Its easy to learn how to make sushi rice. All you require is some patience and practice. If you're having problems viewing this video please download the latest version of "Flash" from Adobe.com. If you'd prefer to view printed instructions visit the
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How to Use Chopsticks Learning how to use chopsticks takes practice, practice, practice! In Japan they are called "hashi". For this lesson, I suggest that you buy a pair of wooden chopsticks. I absolutely hate the lacquered or plastic ones. They are slippery and next to impossible to eat with.
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Inari sushi recipe Inari sushi is a deep-fried tofu pouch stuffed with seasoned sushi rice. Yummy! Ingredients 4 cups of cooked sushi rice 10 deep-fried tofu pouches Sugar Mirin Light Japanese soy sauce 10 deep-fried tofu pouches Japanese or English cucumber Dried shittaki mushrooms Small carrot Preparation Preparing tofu pockets
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Japanese Rice - there's no other choice! If someone has told you that Japanese rice is needed for you're sushi recipes, what they are really talking about is short-grain rice. Your favourite Asian supermarket probably sells other varieties of rice as well, so be carefull and look for the following
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Maki Sushi recipes Maki sushi is a term used to describe any type of rolled sushi. A sushi roll consists of a layer of vinegared sushi rice that is spread onto a toasted sheet of nori seaweed, filled with a variety of tasty ingredients, then carefully rolled into a cylinder
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Making Sushi Video Making sushi requires a bit of practice. So be patient if your first attempt is a disaster! In this video, I'll show you how to make thick rolls. In Japanese these are called futomaki. In this demonstration I use the following ingredients: Sushi rice 2 strips of
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Marvellous Mirin This is a sweet cooking seasoning that has the consistancy of syrup. It has a dark amber color and is often used in Unagi sushi to give the eel its glossy appearance. I sometimes use it to punch up chicken dishes or add a unique taste to my
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Miso Soup Recipe Mmmmm! I love this soup! I love it as much as my homemade sushi. Next to rice, it plays a very important role in any Japanese meal. In Japanese this soup is called miso shiru. The following recipe is for wakame seaweed and scallion miso soup. Its
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Mixed SushiMaking sushi doesn't get any easier than this recipe for chirashi-zushi (mixed sushi or scattered sushi). There is nothing to roll or shape with your hands. This is a great recipe for beginners. But let me say it again, you gotta get the rice right! If you haven't already
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Naked Sushi I was baffled when I heard the term "naked sushi". My first thought was that it was just another term for sashimi. You know what I mean - just the fish without the seaweed wrap or rice. Turns out that naked sushi refers to actually eating sushi that
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Natto Maki The following recipe for natto maki will appeal to anyone looking for a very healthy vegetarian sushi recipe. It is produced by fermenting soybeans with bacteria. That said, it is definately an accquired taste! In my local Japanese grocery store it is sold in small styrofoam packages. They
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Yummy Philadelphia Roll Even those folks who swear they hate sushi can be won over with just one bite of a yummy Philly roll. The smoked salmon and cream cheese are a match made in heaven! This following recipe makes two large rolls. Ingredients Philadelphia Cream Cheese 4 ounces smoked
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Popular types of Sushi fish The following list contains the most popular types of sushi fish. If you plan to use raw fish in your recipies make sure you understand the risks involved and how to choose the best sashimi grade fish. Common Types of Sashimi and Sushi Grade Fish
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Preparing Sushi -The Safe Way! If you've decided to use raw fish in your sushi recipes, it is absolutely critical that you practice the safe handling of seafood. If you haven't already done so make sure you understand the risks of eating raw fish. From fishmonger to kitchen countertop It
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Tasty Rainbow Inside-Out Rolls As pretty as they are scrumptious, the Rainbow Inside-Out Rolls are ambitious to make at home. But the effort is worth it if you love raw seafood like millions of other people do. Inside is kani kama (imitation crab) and crisp cucumber. Covering the outside of
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Raw Sushi - The risks! If you're planning to use raw fish in your sushi recipes you need to be aware of the potential risks involved. Leave it up to the professionals if you don't feel comfortable trying it at home. It might seem like I'm stating the obvious, but
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Tasty Sushi Roll Recipes A sushi roll, also known as maki-zushi, consists of a sheet of nori, vinegared sushi rice, and a variety of tasty ingredients. The following sushi recipes, submitted by sushi addicts from around the world, turn the every-day sushi roll into something extraordinary! If you have a
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Quick guide to rice vinegar I recommend using Japanese rice vinegar to season your sushi rice. Why I don't use white vinegar White vinegar has a lot of acid and is very strong or sharp in taste. With the wide availability of Japanese vinegar there really is no need to
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Easy to make seaweed recipes This is just one of many easy to make seaweed recipes that uses left-over kombu. Most folks usually discard it after making their dashi stock. But there is no need to! Reconsitute the kombu (if you left it to dry) in water for about 10-15
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Seaweed Salad Recipe This easy to make seaweed salad recipe features one of my favorite types of seaweed - wakame Cucumber and Wakame Salad Ingredients 1/2 of an English cucumber 2 tablespoons of wakame 1/2 fresh ginger root For the dressing you will need: 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce
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Easy to make seaweed salad Visitors to my site often ask where they can purchase wakame seaweed. If you can't find it I suggest you purchase a package of Fueru Wakame Dried Seaweed online. Its inexpensive and will last you for quite a long time. I first tasted this salad
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Yummy Spicy Tuna Roll Recipe A spicy tuna roll is a small piece of heaven! It probably comes as no surprise that this type of sushi originated in the United States. Did you really think that mayonnaise is a Japanese invention? These tasty morsels come in two versions: Inside-Out Rolls
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Check out the following article to learn what the author thinks about sushi calories: Kicking Calories and Fat, Sushi is Your Answer to Muscle Gains By James Mew Ask any weight-training fundi what they consider essential to muscle gains and the response grunted will most certainly mention a high protein
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Calories in Sushi -Just how healthy is this stuff anyway? First off, Sushi Guy never really worries about calories in sushi when he's casting a hungry eye towards a plate filled with kappa maki and shrimp nigiri. Why bother? A sushi roll or tasty plate of sashimi is probably the
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Sushi Support Hotline Find the answers to any question you have about sushi Fess up! You're a sushi addict and the only reason you're learning to make sushi at home is because you've maxed out your credit cards at those chic little sushi restaurants down in the market. Rolling sushi
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Raw Fish Is Not Sushi! The next time someone screams, "Sushi is raw fish! ", you can fire back and tell them they've got it all wrong. You might even be surprised to learn that the term actually refers to " vinegared rice" or the ingredients (vegetables, slices of raw
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Sushi for beginners Okay, you've balked at your friend's suggestion that you should forget about trying that raw fish crap and have decided to be a brave soul and visit the sushi restaurant down the street. Congratulations! You've taken the first steps to becoming a sushi addict. Since you're probably
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Sushi Grade fish Reeling in the freshest of fresh If you're planning to use raw fish in your sushi recipes, be on the look-out for sashimi-grade fish or sushi-grade fish. Some sushi afficiandos view the phrase "sashimi-grade" as a marketing term that simply means the raw fish is of the
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Sushi ingredients in a bottle If you're looking for a "wet" sushi ingredient you've come to the right place. Don't forget to check out my page on "dry" sushi ingredients. Mirin Mirin is a sweet cooking seasoning that has the consistancy of syrup. It has a dark amber color and
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Stocking Your Shelves with the Right Sushi One of the great things about making your own sushi is shopping for the sushi supplies. I love exploring the aisles of my favourite Asian supermarket, the Kawloon. The endless variety of exotic goods never ceases to amaze me. If you have never
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Learn how to find and use the perfect sushi knife Sushi knives are cutting tools made specifically for making sushi. They are usually made from the highest quality of carbon steel. This is the same type used in making a "katana," a traditional Japanese sword. The more affordable sushi knives
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Sushi Maki Recipes Sushi maki simply translated means "Sushi roll". The following recipe will show you how to make a kappa-maki (cucumber roll). This item is standard fare in sushi restaurants, so its more than likely you've set your teeth into a few of these tasty and refreshing morsels. Kappa-maki
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Sushi Omelet (Tamago Yaki) Tamago is a sweet Japanese omelet made with chicken eggs. I first tasted one at my favourite sushi restaurant, Ichibei. It was served in one of those nifty deep red bento boxes. After sinking my teeth into this little cold omelet I became hooked! And, of
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Sushi Restaurant Reviews Become a sushi correspondent and win! Okay, I've raved enough about my favourite restaurant Icibei. Now its your turn to tell our readers about your favourite place. Rave about your favourite sushi joint and win! Is there a sushi restaurant you frequent that you think other sushi
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Sushi rice recipe The following sushi rice recipe is my favorite. The combination of sugar and vinegar vary from restaurant to restaurant and chef to chef. Don't be afraid to adjust the quantities to suit your own tastes. In Japan the vinegar solution that you fold into your cooked rice
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Try these Japanese Recipes with your sushi Now that you've learned how to create the perfect California Roll and other tasty sushi, your next question is probably: "What about the side dishes?" If I were a betting man, I'd say you probably want a tasty bowl of miso soup to
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Sushi Support Hotline Fess up! You're a sushi addict and the only reason you're learning to make sushi at home is because you've maxed out your credit cards at those chic little sushi restaurants down in the market. Rolling sushi in the suburbs can be a lonely business. Who do
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Sushi Tuna RecipesBefore you get any funny ideas, sushi tuna recipes don't include that gunky stuff you find soaked in two inches of vegatable oil! The following overview of this tasty fish will get you up to speed quickly on all things tuna so you can order it with confidence
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Pork Tonkatsu Sushi Roll Tonkatsu is the Japanese version of a pork cutlet. In my favourite restaurant it is usually served on a bed of rice with eggs and a special sauce made of dashi stock and mirin. But in this special recipe, thin strips are rolled in toasted nori
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Your handy sushi guide When I first started eating sushi, I blindly stuffed every delicious morsel into my mouth without much thought about their names. Of course this presented a problem when I returned to my favourite restaurant and placed an order for a piece of "that stuff with the
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Unagi - Barbecued Eel Recipe Ungai is Japanese is for freshwater eel. Barbecued eel is usually served as nigiri sushi. I have to confess that barbecued eel is the only type of sushi I dislike. (Did I really say that?!) But if eel is your thing, the following recipe is
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How to choose the right wooden spatula for sushi rice A wooden spatula (or bamboo spatula) is an essential utensil if you plan to make sushi at home. In Japan it is known as a hera or shamoji. It is used to aerate and mix your vinegar mixture into your
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Vegetarian sushi If you're not a fan of fish, raw or cooked, then these vegetarian sushi recipes might just fit the bill.The following recipes are presented here to give you some ideas. Use you imagination and fill your rolls with what ever vegetables tickle your fancy. Try ingredients like the
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Volcano Sushi Roll Recipe This delicious volcano sushi roll might be a bit tricky to prepare but you'll have fun eating it, even you don't get it right the first time! Ingredients 4 sheets of toasted nori seaweed 12 oz of sushi rice (cooked and mixed with sharizu) 1 oz
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Wasabi powder - the great pretender! I made the mistake of putting too much on a piece of kappa-maki. That innocent looking green blob on my plate was sooo hot it brought me to tears and almost to my knees. I thought I was dying! You've probably recovered from a
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