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Sushi Anyone?

Do we have any sushi fans on DP? I LOVE sushi, and I actually learned how to make it myself so we don't have to go out as often to get it. :)

Here's some rolls I made just last weekend. :tongue4:

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Sushi is by far one of my favorite of foods. Hamachi and Taco rule the day, but more and more I'm falling in love with Unagi.
 
So it isn't an acquired taste either? What does it taste like?

Sushi is, contrary to the beliefs of many that haven't yet tried it, very subtle and mild tasting (for the most part). It should not be "fishy" at all because that unpleasant "fishy" smell and taste is a sign of fish that is not fresh. Instead, it should be a bit salty (the soy sauce increases that) and, depending on the fish, it might even be a bit sweet. And it will have, to one extent or another (depending on the fish) a subtle taste of the sea.

I recommend starting with one of the rolls that combines the fish with other ingredients like cucumber, avocado, etc. This way the flavor of the fish is not as prominent.

on edit: I don't think of it as being an "acquired" taste because usually it's more a matter of losing one's revulsion to the idea of eating raw meat as opposed to gaining an appreciation for a flavor (such as the bitterness of beer) that is usually considered unpleasant.
 
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Sushi is, contrary to the beliefs of many that haven't yet tried it, very subtle and mild tasting (for the most part). It should not be "fishy" at all because that unpleasant "fishy" smell and taste is a sign of fish that is not fresh. Instead, it should be a bit salty (the soy sauce increases that) and, depending on the fish, it might even be a bit sweet. And it will have, to one extent or another (depending on the fish) a subtle taste of the sea.

I recommend starting with one of the rolls that combines the fish with other ingredients like cucumber, avocado, etc. This way the flavor of the fish is not as prominent.

Yep, sushi is mostly rice/vegetables and is wrapped in seaweed. A tiny portion of the center is seafood, meat or eggs.
 
The common misconception about sushi is that you need raw fish.It is not the raw fish that makes it sushi. It is the rice with the seasoned with sugar, rice vinegar and salt that makes it sushi. You could take cooked chicken or beef, cut it into strips and roll it up in the rice and it would be sushi.

I didn't know that. I always just thought that sushi meant raw fish. I wonder if it's as authentic here in America as in Japan? A lot of times, recipes like that would be modified to be more attractive to American consumers.
 
I didn't know that. I always just thought that sushi meant raw fish. I wonder if it's as authentic here in America as in Japan? A lot of times, recipes like that would be modified to be more attractive to American consumers.

I've heard there's very little about authentic Japanese or Chinese food that's like American Chinsese food. Like you said, it has to be Americanized for our palate. :lol:
 
I didn't know that. I always just thought that sushi meant raw fish. I wonder if it's as authentic here in America as in Japan? A lot of times, recipes like that would be modified to be more attractive to American consumers.

In Japanese, one of the characters they use to write the word "sushi" is the character for rice so traditionally, it's all about the rice.

Maybe not the best source, but from what I've seen on YouTube, sushi is nearly identical in Japan with the biggest difference being that there are a wider variety of selections in Japan and in Japan, you more likely to get genuine Wasabi. In the US, you're nearly certain to get horseradish that has been dyed green.
 
I've heard there's very little about authentic Japanese or Chinese food that's like American Chinsese food. Like you said, it has to be Americanized for our palate. :lol:
Japanese food tends to be homogenized but a lot of Chinese food they serve in the US was actually created by Chinese Americans, to date I have not been able to order egg foo young or chop suey in any restaurant in China, they just look at me funny when I ask for it (fortune cookies too).
 
Do we have any sushi fans on DP? I LOVE sushi, and I actually learned how to make it myself so we don't have to go out as often to get it. :)

Here's some rolls I made just last weekend. :tongue4:

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I love Sushi. :mrgreen:

I make a point of ordering some every time I visit a hibachi restaurant or buffet, and it's often my primary reason for wanting to go in the first place.

The only kind I can honestly say that I don't like is squid. I like octopus because of the chewy texture, but squid is just nasty.

There's no "delicate" way to put this, so I'll just say it. When I tried it, the stuff tasted about like semen smells.

It also has this bizarre texture that's a bit like slimy crunchy celery that sticks to your teeth as you chew it. yuk.gif

Those look beautiful. Honestly, I've never had sushi and have never had the urge to try it. Something about "raw fish" is just a turn off to me. As it is, I only eat certain types of fish cooked in particular ways, so I guess I might be picky when it comes to fish.

I wonder if it tastes "fishy." :lol:

Some kinds are a bit more "fishy" than others. Salmon, for instance, always has a bit of a distinctive taste about it regardless of how it is prepared.

However, by and large, the fish is usually pretty bland when taken by itself.

In my experience, a person's enjoyment of sushi is really all about the other things put in the roll with the fish (cream cheese, crab, avocado, pine apple, etca), and the sauces used. Spicy wasabi mixed with soy sauce is honestly one of the most awesome concoctions for dipping food that I've ever come across. :lol:

I tried multiple times and every time ... Ick

Did you eat it straight, or dip it first?
 
You know, people laugh about supermarket Sushi, but at our local Publix, they've hired a sushi chef, and he makes sushi fresh every morning. It is absolutely amazing. They have something similar to a shrimp tempura roll that is covered in French fried onions (like the kind for green bean casserole). It sounds nasty, but it gives it a little crunch (which is nice because a lot of times, sushi is all the same texture) and it also amps up the flavor a smidge.

It's pretty high, though. There's a sushi restaurant in the same strip mall that you can get 8pcs of shrimp tempura roll for $5.25 and this guy charges $8.99. It's good, though. I guess all Publix supermarkets are doing this. The one in Kingsland starts in May.
 
You know, people laugh about supermarket Sushi, but at our local Publix, they've hired a sushi chef, and he makes sushi fresh every morning. It is absolutely amazing. They have something similar to a shrimp tempura roll that is covered in French fried onions (like the kind for green bean casserole). It sounds nasty, but it gives it a little crunch (which is nice because a lot of times, sushi is all the same texture) and it also amps up the flavor a smidge.

It's pretty high, though. There's a sushi restaurant in the same strip mall that you can get 8pcs of shrimp tempura roll for $5.25 and this guy charges $8.99. It's good, though. I guess all Publix supermarkets are doing this. The one in Kingsland starts in May.

I was shocked when I saw how much Publix, traditional supermarket, put into that setup.
 
I was shocked when I saw how much Publix, traditional supermarket, put into that setup.

Hey, Publix doesn't do anything half-assed. :lol: Best deli around, best subs around, best chicken fingers around -- I love Publix. They are pricey, but so worth it.
 
Hey, Publix doesn't do anything half-assed. :lol: Best deli around, best subs around, best chicken fingers around -- I love Publix. They are pricey, but so worth it.

No doubt, I tried switching to Walmart for savings but it was a mistake. For what I was saving overall, became a nightmare with shopping comfort and quality.
 
Do we have any sushi fans on DP? I LOVE sushi, and I actually learned how to make it myself so we don't have to go out as often to get it. :)

Here's some rolls I made just last weekend. :tongue4:

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I'm slobbering down the front of my shirt looking at the sushi. :D


Seriously, well done. That looks like professionally made sushi, if not better.

Do you make wasabi and that other stuff (sliced ginger?, whatever it is) that goes on it, or buy it?
 
No doubt, I tried switching to Walmart for savings but it was a mistake. For what I was saving overall, became a nightmare with shopping comfort and quality.

Exactly. You might save $20 overall, on a $200 grocery bill, and then you don't have to deal with Walmart. I am the same way with Target. I'd rather pay 15% more for my stuff just to not have to deal with Walmart.
 
All that rice gets in the way with sushi. Give me the Sashimi please.

I would be content to eat nothing but Yellow fin Tuna (never tried the coveted blue fin) and scallop sashimi for the rest of my life. Especially scallop sashimi.. yummm!!

Well since we are going seafood without cooking (with heat at least), I would have to include Ceviche as well (and that is easy to make and delicious!).
 
Some kinds are a bit more "fishy" than others. Salmon, for instance, always has a bit of a distinctive taste about it regardless of how it is prepared.

However, by and large, the fish is usually pretty bland when taken by itself.

In my experience, a person's enjoyment of sushi is really all about the other things put in the roll with the fish (cream cheese, crab, avocado, pine apple, etca), and the sauces used. Spicy wasabi mixed with soy sauce is honestly one of the most awesome concoctions for dipping food that I've ever come across. :lol:

I just don't see the point of eating something that I have disguise so MUCH with other flavors. If it doesn't taste good by itself, why bother? Honestly, I sometimes think that foods like sushi and caviar are more like "status symbols" than that they actually taste good. I could be wrong though, since I've never had either. :2razz:
 
In Japanese, one of the characters they use to write the word "sushi" is the character for rice so traditionally, it's all about the rice.

Maybe not the best source, but from what I've seen on YouTube, sushi is nearly identical in Japan with the biggest difference being that there are a wider variety of selections in Japan and in Japan, you more likely to get genuine Wasabi. In the US, you're nearly certain to get horseradish that has been dyed green.

I'm not a big fan of rice really either. I can take it or leave it, but it is FAR from favorite food. Unless it's pork fried rice. LOVE pork fried rice.
 
I just don't see the point of eating something that I have disguise so MUCH with other flavors. If it doesn't taste good by itself, why bother? Honestly, I sometimes think that foods like sushi and caviar are more like "status symbols" than that they actually taste good. I could be wrong though, since I've never had either. :2razz:

I am not a huge fan of cooked fish, but sushi/sashimi grade seafood tastes NOTHING like cooked fish does.

Take salmon sashimi, it does not look taste or feel anything like cooked salmon does. it is far superior uncooked IMO.. two entirely different foods.
 
This guy supposedly makes the greatest sushi of all time, the trailer is about a documentary on him:

Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Anybody that is curious or likes sushi has to watch this!

 
I just don't see the point of eating something that I have disguise so MUCH with other flavors. If it doesn't taste good by itself, why bother? Honestly, I sometimes think that foods like sushi and caviar are more like "status symbols" than that they actually taste good. I could be wrong though, since I've never had either. :2razz:

You are quite wrong, and that's kind of insulting. I am not the kind of person that does ANYTHING as a status symbol, and I'd certainly never eat anything just to impress somebody else. Besides, as far as having no flavor, have you ever had plain chicken, with no seasoning? Plain rice? Plain oatmeal? There are lots of foods out there that suck unless they are mixed with something else.
 
You are quite wrong, and that's kind of insulting. I am not the kind of person that does ANYTHING as a status symbol, and I'd certainly never eat anything just to impress somebody else. Besides, as far as having no flavor, have you ever had plain chicken, with no seasoning? Plain rice? Plain oatmeal? There are lots of foods out there that suck unless they are mixed with something else.

Okay, well I don't see any reason to be offended, but that's my opinion.
 
I am not a huge fan of cooked fish, but sushi/sashimi grade seafood tastes NOTHING like cooked fish does.

Take salmon sashimi, it does not look taste or feel anything like cooked salmon does. it is far superior uncooked IMO.. two entirely different foods.

I've had salmon sashimi and it's alright but I prefer sushi over sashimi any day. My husband loves both. :lol: On Chopped, I've seen sushi grade tuna in the basket, and someone battered and fried it. Absolutely destroyed it, and they judges told them as much.
 
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