Sushi The Beginner S Guide

Now, anyone can go from sushi novice to sushi samurai--slicing, filleting, and making rolls like a master! Never before have the techniques of this most popular Asian cuisine been as attractively presented, as easy to follow, and as temptingly photographed as this beginner's guide. With the help of an unbelievable number of close-up photos, expert Aya Imatani virtually takes would-be chefs by the hand, leading them through every delectable step of the process. She discusses all the tools, foods, and paraphernalia; lays out the methods for making vinegars and sauces; and demonstrates how to make sashimi creations so special they aren't even found in many sushi bars. The menu of sushi recipes is expansive, encompassing hosomaki, saimaki, and all-vegetarian varieties. You will even learn all the right Japanese names for each dish. And everything seems wonderfully doable. The big finish: Aya's specials, the kind of dishes you'll never find in sushi bars--such as Sushi Cake (Chicken &Teriyaki) and Temarizushi (made of tuna, salmon, and avocado)--but that a Japanese mother or grandmother would make for her own family.

This easy-to-follow, beginner's sushi cookbook is the perfect how-to for making sushi at home in the comfort of your own kitchen. Never before have the techniques of this most popular Asian cuisine been as attractively presented, as easy to follow, and as temptingly photographed as they are in this beginner's guide. With the help of an unbelievable number of close-up photos, expert Aya Imatani virtually takes would-be chefs by the hand, leading them through every delectable step of the process. She discusses all the tools, foods, and paraphernalia; lays out the methods for making vinegars and sauces; and demonstrates how to make sashimi creations so special they aren't even found in many sushi bars. The menu of sushi recipes is expansive, encompassing hosomaki, saimaki, and all-vegetarian varieties. You will even learn all the right Japanese names for each dish. And everything seems wonderfully doable. The big finish: Aya's specials, the kind of dishes you'll never find in sushi bars--such as Sushi Cake (Chicken &Teriyaki) and Temarizushi (made of tuna, salmon, and avocado)--but that a Japanese mother or grandmother would make for her own family.

Learn the intricate and delicious art of sushi--100 recipes for beginners Sushi is a true culinary art form filled with colors, textures, sauces, and infinite presentations. And behind every delicious dish is an innovative sushi chef. The Sushi Cookbook for Beginners will teach you 100 easy-to-follow recipes that will help you turn your kitchen into a sushi workshop. Learn the many variations sushi has taken inside and outside of Japan--from classics like Tuna Rolls to nontraditional ones like a Spicy Fried Mozzarella Roll. Get information from this sushi cookbook on kitchen must-haves like a sushi-rolling mat and a rice paddle, as well as learning how to select the high-quality ingredients and prepare them to perfection. Learn to slice, season, and present your delicious artwork as your kitchen becomes your canvas. The Sushi Cookbook for Beginners includes: Sushi top to bottom--This sushi cookbook gives you a crash course in sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and other rolls that can be made from readily available ingredients. A healthy mix--Feast on a variety of classic seafood rolls plus a blend of vegetarian options offered in this beginner-friendly sushi cookbook. Pantry staples--Learn why small pantry items like roasted sesame seeds, canned seasoned fried bean curd, dashi stock powder, and others can make a world of difference. When you're ready to take your culinary skills to tasty new heights, the Sushi Cookbook for Beginners is your perfect starting point.

Yuki Gomi's Sushi at Home is a beautifully designed cookbook that will show, for the first time, how easy it is to make sushi at home Do you love buying sushi for lunch, enjoy eating at Japanese restaurants for dinner, but think sushi is too difficult to make at home? Well, think again! In Sushi at Home, Japanese chef and sushi teacher Yuki Gomi shows you just how easy - and inexpensive - making delicious and beautiful looking sushi can be. Learn: - Everything you need to know about how to buy and prepare fish, from salmon to scallops, from tuna to mackerel. - The joys of cling film and the technique of rolling step-by-step and why a hairdryer is essential for making the all-important perfect sushi rice. - Clever alternatives to traditional sushi styles (handball sushi; vegetarian sushi; soba sushi). - Fresh twists on classic recipes (miso soup with clams; prawn salad with tahini mustard dressing). Sushi at Home is all you need to master the art of making light, delicious and healthy sushi in your own kitchen. Yuki Gomi is a Japanese chef who has taught thousands of people how to make their own sushi. After studying at Le Cordon Bleu in Chicago, she trained under a master noodle chef, before moving to London and beginning to teach Japanese home cooking classes. Sushi at Home is her first book. www.yukiskitchen.com

From the James Beard Award–winning chefs, an all-inclusive, visual handbook for sushi lovers who want to make sushi affordably and confidently at home! This gorgeously accessible book includes popular sushi, sashimi, and sushi-style recipes by the husband-and-wife restaurant team of Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani. More than 175 photographs feature beautifully finished nigiri, rolls, and ingredients in step-by-step sequences that visually demonstrate basic sushi cuts and shaping fundamentals. Packed with essential sushi knowledge—including profiles of the sixty-five fish and other key ingredients of sushi, recipes for staples such as dashi, and lessons in basic beverage pairing—this comprehensive yet stylish book will appeal to any fan of sushi or Japanese culture. “The visuals running throughout the book are exciting, and the concise instructions help make this book ideal for anyone with an interest in making sushi.” —Publishers Weekly “The instructions are detailed and accompanied by step-by-step photos . . . A great introduction for us beginners.” —The Kitchn

The Complete Book of Sushi is the definitive collection of traditional, contemporary and innovative recipes for lovers of this Japanese cuisine. Fresh and delicious, sushi is one of the healthiest foods you can eat, being low in fat and high in essential vitamins and minerals. Aesthetically pleasing, sushi is also surprisingly simple to make. This practical book will show you how to create beautiful and elegant sushi dishes with ease. The Complete Book of Sushi features a wide variety of recipes for: * Sushi rolls * Nigiri-zushi * Molded sushi * Hand-rolled sushi * Vegetarian sushi * Chirashi-zushi * Wrapped sushi * Shushi rice in fired-tofu bags * Sushi in a bowl * New sushi * Drinks, sauces and side dishes

Entertain your friends and family with sushi that looks as fantastic as it tastes! As the world's appetite for Japanese sushi continues to skyrocket, the Sushi Art Cookbook introduces readers to the art of creating sushi that looks as fantastic as it tastes! Author Ken Kawasumi—principal lecturer at the Japanese Sushi Institute—is the pioneering chef behind Kazari Maki Sushi. The designs revealed by slicing the sushi logs into delicious morsels can be understated or refined, expressive or playful—whatever suits the occasion! A sushi cookbook like no other, this guide to decorative Kazari Maki Sushi includes: Instructions on how to prepare sushi rice, ingredients, and garnishes Essential sushi rolling and pressing techniques 85 designs from simple to sophisticated Detailed color photographs, documenting step-by-step assembly Anyone can create these simple-to-sophisticated sushi recipes and designs: Chrysanthemum Bunny Clown Smiley-Face Panda Cherry Blossom Guitar Penguin Bonsai Tree Samurai and much more!