Sushi - How to Make Sushi - Making Sushi

Making Sushi

Here are general preparations that sushi chefs go through before they welcome customers. Please use this as a general guideline of how sushi is made.

Maintenance of Equipment
It is important to keep all the equipment clean and to
sharpen the sashimi knife frequently.

Choosing the Best Ingredients
The simplicity of sushi makes it require to use the best
ingredients possible.

Choosing the Best Fish
Without a good fish, there is no point in making sushi. Chefs
strive every day to obtain the best catches of the day.

Preparing the Fish
The best parts of the fish must be prepared into loins. Some
simple methods are performed on certain fish to enhance the
flavors as well
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Blending Sushi Rice Vinegar
Good sushi chefs wil never use pre-mixed sushi rice vinegar and
have their own secret recipe

Cooking Rice
There is a wide range in how the rice can taste depending on how
it is prepared. Simple methods can make a big difference.

Making Sushi Rice
Although not the star ingredient, the sushi rice can alter the way
the sushi tastes, so chefs are extra cautious when preparing this.