Monthly Archives: August 2011
Sushi Fillings – 16 Great Ideas
If you are making your own sushi, then you are free to use whatever fillings you desire and to experiment with ideas until you come up with something that suits your palate. However, some of the most common sushi fillings … Continue reading
Preparing Fish for Sushi
When preparing any food, it is always better to have the best, freshest ingredients; however, when preparing fish for sushi, this becomes an absolute necessity. Due to the risks involved with eating raw fish, it is absolutely vital that you … Continue reading
Sushi Preparation – The Key to Excellent Sushi
The key to excellent sushi is good preparation. As there can be many components, it is vital that you get the preparation for each part right to ensure that your sushi looks and tastes great. Basic Sushi Preparation Cucumber Although … Continue reading
Making Sushi at Home
Making your own sushi can be a daunting prospect for anyone, but provided you ensure that you use the right ingredients and prepare your fish properly, there is no reason that you can’t make delicious sushi in your own home. … Continue reading
What is the Healthiest Sushi For Me?
All sushi has the capacity to be healthy. However, because of its massive variety, it’s easy to see that some sushi is healthier than others. If you are concerned about calorie intake, it is advisable to stay away from anything … Continue reading
Sushi Health Benefits
Sushi is a great source of many of the vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and proteins vital to maintaining a healthy diet. Below is a breakdown of some common sushi ingredients and their nutritional properties. Fish is a great source of protein … Continue reading
Traditional Sushi Types
There are thousands of different types of sushi available for us to choose from today due to its widespread popularity across the globe. From traditional Japanese sushi to ‘new wave’ western style varieties, there is something out there now to … Continue reading
Eating Sushi While Pregnant: Is it Safe?
There are many conflicting recommendations for levels of sushi consumption during pregnancy, ranging from total avoidance to continuing as normal. Whilst there are risks involved, however, there is no reason why you should not continue to enjoy sushi in moderation … Continue reading
Sushi Supplies – What You Need to Get Started
Before you start to make your sushi at home, there are a number of things that you will need to have at hand. Basic Sushi Supplies Bamboo Rolling Mat* (Makisu) – Most importantly, if making hand rolled sushi or Makizushi, … Continue reading