How to make sushi

10 years ago, very few people in our country heard about sushi and rolls. But now, almost every modern person knows this Japanese dish in many variations. Given the popularity of sushi, enthusiasts try to make it at home. Let's talk in more detail about this dish and how to prepare it.

Sushi and rolls - what is the difference

Every year, the number of sushi fans is growing rapidly. This rice and seafood dish is not only healthy, but also very tasty. However, names such as "rolls" can be seen on the menus of restaurants. Accordingly, many people have a question about whether there is a difference between sushi and rolls. Of course have!

The main ingredient in sushi is rice, which has an increased level of gluten. Rolls, in turn, are a kind of sushi. They are also called "makizushi", "maki" or "sushi rolls". They have a rounded shape, as evidenced by the name (translated from English - roll). And sushi has oblong lumps of rice, on top of which they put pieces of fish or seafood, then they tie it all up with a ribbon of seaweed.

There is also the difference between rolls and sushi in their shape, filling, the manner in which they are combined and seasonings. For example, rolls are prepared using a bamboo mat, then cut into 6-12 pieces. Usually, the noria leaves are on top and the rice is on the inside, although there are also rolls in which the ingredients are arranged in a different order. In addition, it is important to remember that sushi is served only cold, while the rolls can be hot.

What do you need for sushi

Although many believe that fish is the main ingredient in sushi, this is not the case. Without rice, you will not be able to cook a single type of this Japanese delicacy. It should be round-grain, which is sold specifically for making sushi (the other simply will not hold its shape). Another must-have ingredient is nori (seaweed).

Regardless of what sushi will be prepared, you need to buy a bamboo mat. With its help, it will be possible to create the most dense and beautiful Japanese delicacies.

In order to cook rice, you need to add rice vinegar and, accordingly, you should purchase it in advance. The soy sauce will give the sushi a special flavor. To emphasize the unusual taste of the delicacy, wasabi and pickled ginger are used.

It is recommended to buy all the ingredients for sushi in specialized stores, since, otherwise, there is a high probability of purchasing a fake.

Further, the list of ingredients must be compiled depending on the type of sushi that will be prepared in the future. Among the most common products used to make a Japanese delicacy, the following are popular:

• cucumber;
• avocado;
• various seafood(crab meat, scallops, shrimps, mussels, etc.);
• fish (puffer, salmon, eel, tuna, sea bass);
• Philadelphia cheese;
• caviar (tobiko, chaplain Masago);

Given the variety of rolls and sushi, the list of ingredients may vary.

How to cook sushi rice

So, the preparation of sushi must begin with the preparation of rice. To do this, it should be thoroughly rinsed several times. As a result, the water should be clear. Then the rice should dry out a little, after which you can start cooking it. It is important to remember that rice should be 2 times less than water. The process of cooking rice is slightly different from the usual procedure. First, it is necessary to bring rice and water to a boil over high heat, and then, for 12 minutes, cook over low heat with the lid closed. After this time, the pan must be removed from the heat and the rice should be allowed to brew for another quarter of an hour.

In addition to the fact that rice needs to be cooked properly, you should not forget about dressing for it. The calculation is based on the amount of raw rice, to a glass of which you need to add 5 grams of salt, 15 grams of sugar and 25 rice vinegar. All these ingredients, after mixing and completely dissolving, can be added to rice, spreading it in an even layer in a container with a flat bottom, you need to pour the mixture in a thin stream. In this case, it is very important to immediately mix everything from the bottom up, then collect all the rice in one direction and, using smearing movements, drag it slightly in the other direction. This procedure must be repeated several times. After all these manipulations are done, the rice should be leveled, covered with a damp cloth and left to cool.

How to make sushi at home

Making sushi yourself is not as difficult as it sounds. Of course, after the first attempt it is not a fact that the perfect delicacy will turn out, but after the second or third it is quite possible to achieve good results. Let's take a closer look at how to cook sushi, or rather, their type - rolls.

They are shaped using a bamboo mat. The combinations of filling can be different. Most often, seafood is combined with vegetables such as cucumber and avocado, and they also complement the taste with spicy mayonnaise and your favorite soft cream cheese.

Using a mat on which nori, rice and filling are already laid out, rolls are rolled.

Sushi recipes at home

To make sushi, you first need to buy all the ingredients, cook the rice correctly, and then start shaping the delicacy using a bamboo mat. But, before putting nori, it must be wrapped with cling film.

Next, first you need to put a sheet of algae, then a little rice (the layer should be about 1 cm), lay out all the filling, for example, fish and cucumber.

Then you can fold the mat with the nori. It is important not to forget to press the roll well so that it comes out tight and does not disintegrate.

Rolls are made in a similar way, in which the rice will be on the outside. Only first you need to spread the rice on a sheet of algae, and then turn them over so that when curling the rice is outside. Top of the rolls can be decorated with fish, caviar or sesame seeds.

After the rolls are formed, they should be placed on a cutting board and cut into even 6-12 pieces with a very sharp knife.

Considering the variety of sushi, every gourmet of this delicacy can choose the perfect option for the filling ingredients, focusing on their favorite products.

To learn more about the process of creating a delicious Japanese delicacy, we suggest watching the video.