Sushi at Home: A Mat-to-Table Sushi Cookbook

Sushi at Home: A Mat-to-Table Sushi Cookbook

Eating Sushi is Easy. Making Sushi is Even Easier.<br /><br />Let your love of sushi inspire you to prepare and enjoy it in your home. This beautiful guide and cookbook opens a window to everything that’s so fascinating—and intimidating—about sushi, while laying out easy-to-follow tips and techniques to help sushi lovers become confident sushi chefs.<br />In Japan, sushi is often made by home cooks and served as a casual family meal. Sushi at Home honors the spirit of authentic, homemade sushi by walking you through the entire process, including: <br /><br />• information on shopping for essential (but not extensive) sushi equipment<br />• recommendations for where to find core ingredients<br />• advice on how to select the freshest fish for sushi<br />• preparations for the perfect sushi rice using white or brown rice<br />• step-by-step illustrations for slicing fish, rolling maki, forming rice balls, shaping nigiri, and more<br />• 80 authentic, popular, and creative sushi recipes<br /><br />With no more than a sharp knife, rice paddle, and bamboo rolling mat, you’re well on your way to confidently creating your sushi bar favorites—sake not included. <br />Includes recipes for Tuna Sashimi with Sesame Seeds and Scallions; Marinated Mackerel Sashimi; Spicy Tuna Roll; Dragon Roll; Shrimp Futomaki; Yellowtail and Red Chili Temari; Salmon Nigiri; Avocado, Cucumber, and Shiso Nigiri; Diced Ginger Eggplant Gunkanmaki; and many more!