Making Sushi is a fulltime profession that requires skill, knowledge, speed and a love for the food. A professional Itamae, or a sushi chef for us English speakers, is a well-trained individual. But don't let that stop you from making homemade sushi. You can buy the kosher sushi or regular sushi ingredients wholesale and make whatever rolls you want, becoming in your eyes, as well as your friends an family's, a great Itamae.
Before beginning your homemade sushi there are a couple of safety precautions to keep in mind. First you will want to buy quality sushi, as the fish will be eaten raw. Also remember that fresh water fish should not be eaten raw. Unlike fish from the ocean, fresh water fish have a high risk of carrying food born pathogens. Secondly, keep the fish in sanitary conditions. When it is not in use, keep it cool. A perfect place for it is in the refrigerator, wrapped in plastic wrap, over a bed of ice so that it may drain.
Now the cooking may commence. But what all do you need? You can buy whatever seafood, sauce and vegetables you want to explore using, so that part is up to you. The soy sauce and Wasabi are also up to the buyer. You may want low sodium or very salty soy sauce. And you may want the common horseradish style sushi or traditional Wasabi for your homemade sushi. You will need Nori or seaweed sheets, these are essential in the wrapping of the rolls and help the rice in holding it all together.
Next you will need rice. The rice must be Japanese short grain rice, sometimes called Sushi rice in western markets. A rice cooker is perfect for the job and it needs to be at room temperature after cooking, in order to roll.
To round out the process you need a bamboo sheet and a sharp knife. The bamboo sheet is necessary in the rolling process and the overall aesthetic of the kosher sushi. A good knife will make the job much easier and the Japanese have a specific one for the job known as a Bento Knife. Both of these tools will make life much easier for the chef.
Now you're ready to explore the art of homemade Sushi. Enjoy the endless possibilities and the vast amount of creativity that comes with this style of cooking. The chef can be as experimental as or as conservative as he or she sees fit. The choices are all yours, Chef! Enjoy it.
Author Resource:-
William Gold, the author of this article, has researched Homemade Sushi extensively. If you are in need of Kosher Sushi, SushiMaven.com has a wide selection and offers unbeatable prices and service.
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