EATSUSHI.COM

November 25, 2004 11:31 PM

Learn to make sushi with online videos. Chef Hyday, professional sushi chef, & amateur tv personality will guide you through step by step. You will learn everything from how to prepare the raw fish, proper manners, different types of sushi, (win media links) and of course how to make rolled sushi. He covers it all, from the California roll to the complicated rainbow roll, he'll guide you through every step. I almost feel guilty watching it, it’s almost like revealing the secrets to a magic trick. An invaluable resource for anyone who might be interested in learning to roll their own sushi at home.
posted by joelf (13 comments total)

Thanks, joelf...YOU WAITED UNTIL I CLEANED OUT & BAKED AN ENTIRE TURKEY TO REMIND ME THAT I HAD A ROLLING MAT AND RICE PADDLE IN MY KITCHEN DRAWER. I COULD'VE MADE THANKSGIVING DINNER REALLY SPECIAL...But who am I kidding? The links are still precious in any case. Thanks!
posted by Smart Dalek at 11:53 PM on November 25, 2004

He mentioned that most wasabi is not made from true Japanese horseradish as it's costlier than tuna.

Does anyone know what it is made from?

Andrew

P.S. Glad to finally be a member. I <3 the Filter.
posted by astern at 11:56 PM on November 25, 2004

Americans eat way more sushi than Japanese do.
It's kind of creepy, actually.
posted by nightchrome at 12:17 AM on November 26, 2004

Thanks for these videos. I'll never actually bother to prepare any of it (especially since I'm friends with a sushi chef), but it's fun to know/watch.
posted by Plinko at 12:37 AM on November 26, 2004

"The powdered wasabi is made mainly from seiyo-wasabi (western horse radish)
powder, mustard powder, and food colorings." according to about.com.
posted by beetsuits at 12:38 AM on November 26, 2004

In Japan, sushi restaurants cannot get a license to operate unless they have a trained sushi chef with at least three years of experience and a government certificate of competence. Chefs' training includes identification of unhealthy fish and proper treatment of all kinds of fish.

there are two main kinds of parasites to look out for: liver flukes and nematodes.
posted by three blind mice at 12:47 AM on November 26, 2004

Already posted by our favorite gourmand last year, although it is tricky to find out these things. The Metafilter search engine is a bit persnickety. The ol' gal likes it if you enter the domain name as eatsushi.com rather than with the "www" or "http" up front. You young'uns take note.
posted by planetkyoto at 2:50 AM on November 26, 2004

thx for the tip, i have seen the sorrow the double post can bring :)
posted by nola at 5:42 AM on November 26, 2004

Sashimi for me, please!
Well, maybe not lobster sashimi (link from a MeFi user, can't remember who).
posted by grimcity at 7:28 AM on November 26, 2004

The whole "lobsters scream when they're cooked" thing is a misinterpretation, anyhow. They don't have any "voice" to begin with, IIRC it's air escaping from their shells and producing a tone.
posted by u.n. owen at 12:37 PM on November 26, 2004

You are indeed correct, Owen.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 2:57 PM on November 26, 2004

Toro nigiri temaki makes my day.
posted by lorbus at 12:46 AM on November 27, 2004

u.n. owen, there's no screaming lobster in the link.
posted by grimcity at 10:10 AM on November 27, 2004