Making your own Sushi - Anyone do it?

[MyKey]

We (Suzy and I) are getting into making Sushi at our house. Not only cheaper than going out, we get what we want, and most importantly it is fun!

However we really need to purchase more equipment so I wanted to know if anyone here makes their own sushi and if so what do they like or dislike in the process in the way of tools and equipment. Be it knifes, rice cooker, whatever.


Thanks in advance!

[Wil_Bloodworth]

We bought one of those DIY sushi kit/books deals.... last Christmas. It's still in the wrapping... although I'm not sure why. We love sushi and I guess it just slips our mind. Going to look for it now...

- Wil

[Rson]

Wife made tuna rolls.....we don't have anything special.

Sharp edge knife, powder wasabi (rocks), Japanese Rice, seaweed.

[dryicerx]

I do it all the time, you don't really have to use any fancy equipment or anything either, but a bamboo mat really helps.


Made in a hurry, poor-college-student-sushi. With better fish and patience, you can easily make some good stuff.

[Rson]

oh yeah....the mat help a lot with rolling.

[Daniel W.]

I think the bamboo is a must. I learned on the one my grandmother brought over from Taiwan and now use my own but hers is still much better than any I find here. Care for it and it'll last decades.

If you want to go traditional, seafood or meat of choice, wasabi paste, a sticky or sushi rice, nori, asstd pickled veggies. Rice cooker works best for making the rice.

Your knife (as previously stated) must be sharp. Helps if it's a touch wet, cannot be serrated or it'll tear up the nori.
But I've done it with everything including candied yams, cream cheese, ham, egg (omlet then sliced), sliced chicken...endless really.

[Rson]

Originally Posted by Daniel W.

I think the bamboo is a must. I learned on the one my grandmother brought over from Taiwan and now use my own but hers is still much better than any I find here. Care for it and it'll last decades.

If you want to go traditional, seafood or meat of choice, wasabi paste, a sticky or sushi rice, nori, asstd pickled veggies. Rice cooker works best for making the rice.

Your knife (as previously stated) must be sharp. Helps if it's a touch wet, cannot be serrated or it'll tear up the nori.
But I've done it with everything including candied yams, cream cheese, ham, egg (omlet then sliced), sliced chicken...endless really.

We use a ceramic Santoko blade. Incredibley sharp and not to thick.

Wife added that the rice has to be the right kind and made right.

[kayumangi]

I second Dan about the bamboo mat being a must. Everything else can found in your regular kitchen.

The only thing that you might consider doing when cooking the sticky rice is adding a hint of rice vinegar (white blend).

[Rson]

my wifes

That is our ceramic blade barbie knife and the tin is powder wasabi

[klynam]

Hmm - I really like sushi and have a co-worker who (by his account) is actually quite good at making it. Sounds like a fun process to do as a couple/family...

[babybluetx23]

a small tip, when you get the bamboo mat, cover it in plastic wrap. makes clean up a TON faster! Also MAKE SURE you get sushi grade fish otherwise your sushi comes out tasting funny! hehhee I made that mistake the first time. around the DFW area Central market is a good place for sushi grade fish. so are the asian super markets.

[janikphoto]

Originally Posted by Rson

my wifes

That is our ceramic blade barbie knife and the tin is powder wasabi

How do you like the ceramic knife? I was thinking about getting one.

[Rson]

Love it....BUT, the blade is brittle the edge easily cracks.

BUT sharpening is free minus S&H.

I have yet to find a blade that is sharper, I cannot count the number of times we sliced off skin, Be careful. highly recommend the knife.

[janikphoto]

I was thinking of using it only for tomatoes and other delicate fruits and veggies. Hopefully, that would keep the blade from chipping. But, I've heard that is the main concern with them. Tuesday Morning has some for $20 to $25 right now. They look like the exact same brand/model in your pic.

[Rson]

Kyrocera makes it.

Stick to that and you are good, I think my wife cuts pretty much everything with it.