A Children's Sushi Recipe

We all got a real kick out of this video at our last sushi night. A few shots of sake and a good sushi recipe are all you need to enjoy a crazy Japanese children's show.

I may have found my Halloween costume for this year.

A Non-Threatening Sushi Introduction With My Simple Sushi Recipe

Ok. How many of you have friends that hear the word sushi and immediately make a face? And then they tell you they’ve never had sushi before. Raw fish, what? Ewww. Have you ever converted one of those friends? That’s fun. Here’s a sushi recipe that will start you down that path.

Basically - what you want to do is have the friend over for a meal. Start the meal off without a sushi recipe in site. Seriously - but at some point before the main course of the meal - introduce a plate of rolls (like the one in the previous post!). And when they ask what they are, just explain that they’re some rolls that you made with rice and cucumber and avocado. Show them how you dip them in some soy sauce before you eat them.

After they’ve eaten a few comment about how much you like sushi. When they say what? Just explain the scope and variety of sushi. They have a sushi recipe with crab, some with just vegetables - talk about all the different things and how good they are.

It won’t take long till your heading out to a sushi lunch with this friend - they might not even try any fish - but that’s ok, because they’ll enjoy the experience and most likely will eventually venture into the different types of sushi recipes there are.

And my favorite thing: some point down the road they’re going to say, “Hey, let’s go out for sushi.” To which you can copy they’re old reactions by cringing and saying Ewww! That’s always good for a laugh. Before you know it - you’re friend will be bringing you a sushi recipe for your sushi nights at home.

Patrick

A Simple Vegetarian Sushi Recipe

This sushi recipe is one of the first sushi rolls that I ever tried. I’m sure it’s one of the firsts for a lot of people. Since my first encounter with this cucumber roll (Kapa Maki), I’ve jazzed it up a bit. Now it’s a cucumber and avocado roll which is still basic - but tasty!

Ingredients:
1 cup sushi rice
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 pinch salt
4 sheets nori
1/2 cucumber, sliced thinly - lengthwise
1 avocado - peeled and sliced

Directions:
1. Mix the rice with the vinegar and salt.
2. Place a sheet of seaweed onto your bamboo sushi mat.
3. Use your hands (wet them first) to spread a thin layer of rice across the seaweed. Leave a ½ inch strip with no rice at the bottom.
4. Place the avocado and cucumber strips across the center.
5. Start rolling the seaweed towards the exposed side. If you need to unroll and reroll to tighten the roll. You can also use a little water to help seal the end of the roll.
6. Repeat with the other sheets.
7. Use a sharp and wet knife to slice the roll.
8. Enjoy!

This sushi recipe is so easy! It’s a great roll to start with if you’ve never made sushi before or been curious about trying.

And remember - the great thing about this sushi recipe is that you can easily substitute the cucumber and avocado for anything you like - crab meat, smoked salmon, carrots, a fried egg. Be creative and find something you like.

Patrick

What To Look For When Purchasing Fish For Your Sushi Recipe

Are you getting ready to try a sushi recipe at home for the first time? Do you know what to look for? Is this all that's stopping you from trying it yourself?

Don't worry, it's all really just common sense.

First, you should buy your fish from a reputable fish seller. It’s as easy as this: if the person you are buying from doesn’t know what you are talking about when you ask for ‘sushi grade’ fish, then you’re in the wrong place to buy fish for your sushi recipes.

Second - and just as important when shopping for fish - any fish you buy shouldn’t smell ‘fishy.’ The fish for your sushi recipe should be fresh and have a vibrant color. How hard is that?

If you follow these simple tips you shouldn’t have any problems when trying your sushi recipe at home for sushi night.

Patrick