Monthly Archives: May 2012

Tools for Making Sushi

sushi master mold complete set

There are some types of sushi that can easily be made in the palm of your hand, like finger sushi, or battleship sushi. You can make sushi rice balls just by using plastic wrap. However, there are a lot of, what I call, ‘tools’ available that make the sushi making process a little easier and…

Taco Sushi

taco sushi half roll nigiri

It never fails; every time I make tacos I have leftover taco meat. In the past I’d put it all in a save-for-later container, stick it in the fridge and usually have a taco salad the next night for dinner. Or, I’d just forget about it. Not anymore! So this recipe all started when I…

Making Perfect Sushi Rice

IG sushi rice

Though making the rice for your sushi can be a bit of a process, I promise you it’s actually very easy. They is making sure you thou thoroughly rinse your rice. But we’ll get to that later on. Let’s start from the beginning. Buy your rice. However, you want to make sure that the bag…

Making Sushi Rice in a Rice Cooker

zujirushi rice cooker

Between using a rice cooker or making your sushi rice on the stove top, this is definitely the easier and more convenient option. Measure out your rice. Basically you are going to want to use the same measurement of water that you use of rice. 2 level cups of rice : 2 cups of water…

Rice Vinegar Dressing

You know that slightly sweet, mildly tangy taste sushi rice has? Give some props to the rice vinegar dressing. Though the rice has it’s own lovely flavors and tones, it’s the rice vinegar dressing that gives it that extra POP! However, you do have to be careful that your dressing doesn’t overpower the taste of…

Cooking Sushi Rice Stove Top Style

stove top sushi rice

Measure out your rice. Basically you are going to want to use the same measurement of water that you use of rice. 2 level cups of rice : 2 cups of water – this makes about 5 to 6 cups of cooked rice 3 level cups of rice : 3 cups of water – 7…

Turning Out & Finishing Sushi Rice

You’ve made it! You’ve rinsed and prepped your rice, prepared your rice vinegar dress, and cooked your rice using either the stove top method, or a rice cooker. YAY!! You’re almost done!  Now lets walk through these final step and get you ready to start rolling or pressing some sushi. If you’re using a wooden…