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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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Brown Sushi Rice Recipe A lot of sushi lovers have been asking me lately how to make brown sushi rice. In Japan it is called genmai. Brown sushi rice is harder and has more flavour. There are some important things you should know before diving into my recipe. Brown sushi
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Cafe Sushi - A Dessert Mirage? Last year I took a break from rolling sushi and headed to Santa Fe, New Mexico for a holiday. Author Elizabeth Lesser writes that "Santa Fe is a notoriously enchanting place..." I think one could easily say this about all of New Mexico. I
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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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Chomps Sushi Restaurant by Anson (Anaheim Hills, CA, U.S.A.) Chomps in downtown Fullerton, CA is the ultimate sushi and teppan restaurant! Thefood is extremely good, fast service and all the employees are really nice people. Its a very hip place for the younger crowds, because it tends to get pretty
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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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Does the thought of making your own sushi at home scare the shiitake 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!
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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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Hunan Wok Sushi Restaurant Review by Julie (Lake Isabella, CA, U.S.A.) The Hunan Wok is located in Lake Isabella, California. For such a small town, it's amazing that we even have a sushi place, and the fact that it's actually good makes it that much more incredible. They don't offer
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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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Jazushi Sushi Restaurant Review by David (Medford, Oregon, U.S.A.) This wonderful sushi restaurant is found in the quaint town of Jacksonville, Oregon. The founders and owners of the restaurant moved from Australia where they had pioneered the same concept very successfully. They had roots in southern Oregon so they decided
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Jugem Japanese Restaurant by Kate (Seaside, CA, USA) Jugem Restaurant in downtown Monterey has always been the best sushi place I've been to in the United States. Every time I go in there with my friends we never leave disappointed. There is a huge variety of rolls, from the normal
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Kaizen Sushi Restaurant Review by Sara (Fiskdale, MA, U.S.A.) Kaizen is located on route 20 in Sturbridge, MA. There is a bar area, and a small room for additional dining. They have put in several Asian elements, including a fishtank, ornaments and decorations, and a display of sake serving sets.
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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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Minami Sushi Restaurant Review (Dunedin, New Zealand) Minami is, by far, best place for sushi in Dunedin (New Zealand). This sushi restaurant is located on Stuart Street just below the Octagon. I eat here at least once a week. The combination of a great friendly environment and good quality ingredients
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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 Sushi Making 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
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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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New Zen Japanese Restaurant by Hiedi (Auburn, WA, U.S.A.) The New Zen Japanese Restaurant, located in Renton, Washington, is the only sushi restaurant that I know of that serves true Japanese curry-spicy, fresh and flavorful, just the way it’s supposed to be. The restaurant is moderately priced. If your watching
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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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Ponzu Sauce Recipe Ponzu sauce is a very popular ingredient in Japanese cooking. It can be served with sashimi, rice, hotpots, tempura or used to marinate fish. This is a refreshing dipping sauce that combines soya sauce with yuzu - a citrus fruit. These are really hard to find outside
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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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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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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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Tasty Salmon Sushi Recipe With Asparagus Salmon is a real crowd pleaser. It's a popular topping for nigiri and of course sashimi. The following salmon sushi recipe is ideal for folks who don't want to mess around with raw fish and would rather leave that in the hands of their
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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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Easy to make seaweed salad This seaweed salad is really easy to make and tasty too! 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
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Snappy Sushi Restaurant Review by Bridget (Boston, MA, U.S.A.) Snappy Sushi is located at 144 Newbury Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Living in that neighborhood, I have to resist the urge to stop in daily for a little takeout or for a sit. I must state that I am a vegetarian
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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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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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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 diet. However, protein shakes and supplements don't have to be your only source of
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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 Supplies 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
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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 New York Style - A Tragedy In Midtown Last year I visited the Big Apple for the first time and, naturally, finding a great sushi restaurant was at the top of my agenda. It turned out that it didn't even make my friend's list of things to do. When
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Let's Talk Sushi! - Free Newsletter Periodically, I publish a free newsletter for fellow sushi addicts. Each issue will contain unique recipes, tips and tricks and anything else I can find of interest. Snag your free copy by submitting you e-mail address and name. Remember, that your information is kept
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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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Looking for a Sushi Recipe Sauce? If you're looking for a sushi recipe sauce, your choices are somewhat limited. Anyway, what's the point of eating sushi and sashimi if you're going to be dipping it in Béchamel sauce or a tub of mayonnaise. I like to eat my sushi and
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Sushi Restaurant Reviews The following sushi restaurant reviews are submitted by visitors to this site. If you'd like to send me a review of your favourite sushi joint just click here and complete the form. Return to Home Page from Sushi Restaurant Reviews
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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 Tuna Recipes Before 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
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A Simple and Easy Sushi Vinegar Recipe It's essential to flavour your sushi rice, otherwise you'll end up with - well you'll end up with a pretty bland batch of rice. Although the differences may be subtle, the taste does vary from restaurant to restaurant. Here in my hometown, I've
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Sushi Zen Restaurant Review by James (Brighton, Michigan, U.S.A.) Sushi Zen is easily one of the best sushi restaurants around Brighton. As you walk in you are immediately greeted by a friendly staff and an aroma that overwhelms your senses. Whether you are a first time sushi eater or a
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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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Toshi Sushi Restaurant Review by Susan (San Diego, CA, U.S.A.) We call Toshi Sushi by a private nickname, "quiet sushi," to differentiate from "noisy sushi" (aka nearby Tokyo Sushi, a few blocks farther east on El Cajon Blvd). We're fond of both local haunts, but Toshi Sushi has emerged as
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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
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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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Cucumber and Wakame 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
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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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What's Your Favourite Sushi Restaurant? This is the place to rave about your favourite sushi joint! Is there a sushi restaurant you frequent that you think other sushi addicts should know about? Submitting a review is easy! Just complete the form below and your off and running. To see a
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Wildfish Sushi Restaurant Review by Samantha (Schaumburg, IL, U.S.A.) Wildfish Sushi is located in Arlington Heights, IL, and it is one of the few restaurants in the area that saves suburbanite sushi lovers a trek down into the city of Chicago. The décor is trendy and colorful, contemporary South Pacific,