How To Make Sushi

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You may think sushi is just raw fish, but you’d only be half right. It’s actually the combination of fish and rice – and how it’s…more »
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You Will Need

At least a quarter-pound of trimmed, uncooked saltwater fish
A sharp knife
A cutting board
A dollop of prepared wasabi
A bowl of water
Some ice or a refrigerator (optional)

Step 1.
Slice fish

With a very sharp knife, slice the trimmed fish slab into individual portions so each piece is a rectangle approximately 2-inches long and ¼-inch thick.
To make things easier, cut all your fish at one time, but keep the pieces cold until you use them —put them on a plate and keep it in the refrigerator or on top of some ice.
Step 2.
Roll rice into ball

Moisten your hands with water from your bowl, and scoop an ounce of sushi rice—about the amount that will fit into your palm—and roll it into a ball.
Step 3.
Shape rice ball

Shape the rice ball into an oblong by squeezing it with firm but gentle pressure.
Your rice should be about the same size as your cut piece of fish.
Step 4.
Dab wasabi on fish

Pick up a piece of sliced fish. While palming the shaped rice, scoop up a tiny amount of wasabi with your index finger and gently dab it onto the middle of the fish.
Step 5.
Press rice against fish

Press the shaped rice against the fish and gently but firmly cup the two together until they adhere.
Step 6.
Squeeze together

Firmly squeeze the sushi together until the fish and rice become one. Tap with your right index finger as you go to create a uniform shape.
Step 7.
Continue process

Place the finished sushi on a serving plate or sushi board, and continue making pieces until all the fish is used.
Step 8.
Garnish plate

Garnish the plate with a mound of Japanese pickled ginger and a smaller mound of wasabi. Pour some soy sauce into a small dish and get ready to dunk.
Real wasabi is notoriously expensive, so most sushi restaurants just use a mixture of horseradish, mustard powders, and food coloring.

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This video was beautifully done. Really looks great, clean, and kind of makes me want to make sushi.

Reply about 1 year ago by Klamj

how do we download all this??

Reply 12 months ago by mshah004

I did not know about the ersatz-wasabi until now.

Reply about 1 year ago by BScott

i think the wasabi is to make the rice stick to the fish

Reply 4 months ago by cooolie

sushi. now. please.

Reply about 1 year ago by HeatherMenicucci

i really need to download these clips to show my students.............is there any possibilities??????????????pls let me knwo!!!

Reply 12 months ago by mshah004

This video makes me REALLY hungry!

Reply about 1 year ago by dblack88

how do we download this thing????? XD

Reply about 1 year ago by iamhere

This video was beautifully done. Really looks great, clean, and kind of makes me want to make sushi.

Reply about 1 year ago by Klamj

I don't have any of the fish they mentioned but I have a blow fish in my saltwater fish tank. Time to make some FUGU!! Whoo Hoo!

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Step 1.
Slice fish

Step 2.
Roll rice into ball

Step 3.
Shape rice ball

Step 4.
Dab wasabi on fish

Step 5.
Press rice against fish

Step 6.
Squeeze together

Step 7.
Continue process

Step 8.
Garnish plate

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Step 1. Slice fish

Step 2. Roll rice into ball

Step 3. Shape rice ball

Step 4. Dab wasabi on fish

Step 5. Press rice against fish

Step 6. Squeeze together

Step 7. Continue process

Step 8. Garnish plate

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Step 1.
Slice fish

Step 2.
Roll rice into ball

Step 3.
Shape rice ball

Step 4.
Dab wasabi on fish

Step 5.
Press rice against fish

Step 6.
Squeeze together

Step 7.
Continue process

Step 8.
Garnish plate