Roll your own... Sushi (maki style)

[6celery8]

Luv it when the rice is still warm! Nice video...thanks for sharing 8^)

[elenorsturtle]

not only does too hot rice disintegrates the paper - but it changes the properties of the fish... it alters the taste

[Takudza]

Thanks Golden that was a great help

[jsanch12]

im sure someone might have explained this

1. fan the rice while you're adding sure vinegar mixture. it'll help cool and dry out the excess moisture.

2. practice on rolling your sushi. roll using the roller instead of just using your hands first and then the roller. your rolls will be tighter.

3. tighter the roll, the easier it'll be to cut into pieces

4. wrap the roller in plastic wrap. it'll help when you roll the sushi.

[Timwpeters1]

Very well explained - I'm gonna make some in the next week - have to get the ingredients. Just a question - if you dont have saki to wet the seaweed with, what else can you use to make the seaweed stick together? Your video was FANTASTIC!!!

[goldenpizza]

Water works in place of sake

Thanks for your comments.

[ukens1]

also soy sauce works

[ashleetoo]

I love this! you explain making sushi so well! Im making sushi TONIGHT!

[Gudamangipo]

Just for any addition. I like too cut the Nori in half and roll it that way too make slightly smaller and tighter rolls. Red Snapper is amazing in the Maki as well.

[sweetheart4890]

omg, yur making me bungry you bastard! lol. damn!

i havent had one of those in a long ass time!

[blackrose8120]

Looks delicious.

To bad good fish is very expensive xP. So I'm doing it with cucumbe and such for now.

You know the official way to eat sushi is with your hands?

It's more easy that way to =P

[goldenpizza]

Thanks.

[pistolbanana]

That's the American way, lol.

[demonicmidg]

tell me about it he didnt cool the rice or mix it in a wooden bowl jeeze

[nakadaiss]

im gonna make sushi in ths week. tankx for the instructions and tips.

gracias!

[anitadahl]

THANX!!!

u r the best!

[nightowl7777]

I teach high school Foods courses - some/many of my students have asked if we may make sushi. Would it be alright if I allowed them to watch your video first? I really enjoyed this and found it most helpful! I've never made sushi - is yours a fairly good example of "How To"? I would have them follow this, with 'minor shrimp's' suggestions below as I think that was all good advice. What do you think? Or can you/anyone suggest anything else? Thanks tons.

[goldenpizza]

Sure. Then maybe have them make their own video by adding something different like rice on the outside with sesame or trying hand rolls. But beforehand do try a couple yourself. mmmm. And the sticky rice should be cool before adding to the roll.

[PandaCorpsXII]

I love sushi. Its like eating a small bit of heaven!

[shippo7000]

sake is better warm!!!

[ajohnson]

I've looked at several asian markets and still the only fresh fish they have is non-salt water type fish like talapia and such. where do I find sushi grade fish?

[goldenpizza]

Specifically try Japanese markets. Also, try to find who the regional fish wholesaler is in your area and ask what fish they sell and what retailers you can go to to get the fresh, high quality sushi grade fish meat once it is cut from the large fish (tuna, salmon, etc.)

[Alaskanwolf88]

To prevent your banana's or Avocado's from turning brown put lemon juice on them. especially for quacamole and banana pudding. slice the avocado's and pour lemon juice on the slices.

[moickeul]

why did you use hote rice?

[goldenpizza]

I wanted to film asap and didn't wait for it to cool.

[minorshrimp]

i like the video, but i have a few things to say. First, when adding vinigar to the rice, take it out if the pot and put it into a plastic or wooden bowl, the metal adds a metalic taste to the rice. Second when cutting put the seem on the cutting board, otherwise it will break or re-open. Third, when you add ingredients to the roll, put them all the way to both sides of the roll maybe even put them a little over the edge of them. Just a few tips :). i will post a video showing what i mean soon.

[goldenpizza]

All good points. Thanks.

[jamlimited3]

Does the seaweed need any pre-prep? I heard about kelp and properly hydrating seaweed on other videos so Im confused. I think I have the same dried seaweed as you. Is their any pre-hydrating needed? Have you ever done it with fresh seaweed? Thank you and great video.

[goldenpizza]

The seaweed is specially for sushi rolling. Dont buy leaves of kelp, they will not work. The seaweed is ground up and pressed in to a sheet.

[jamlimited3]

ohhhh. thank you soo much! that makes sense(Im very new to making sushi). I hope to make fine sushi this 21st. Thanks again for your help and for making this video. This video makes sushi making less intimidating. ^_^

[minorshrimp]

When you buy the Nori sheets they are already toasted and ready to make the sushi.

[kayli13]

You can buy the seaweed already finished. It should say roasted seaweed on the package or it might say nori. I think the other type of seaweed is used for making soup? Anyways, good luck with that.

[kayli13]

oh wait, sorry i didn't see that there was already a reply... :)

[jamlimited3]

Thanks anyway...I finally made some maki but it was like I expected...I made them super fat and they seemed to smell too strong(the seaweed) and the rice had too much water so the steamer didnt cook it right(the rice was super mushy) AND the avacados went bad super quick. Sushi disaster. I think next time it will work our right...maybe Ill try again tomorrow. One thing for sure...i put bacon and egg in one roll and those were soo delicious(omlette egg and thin crispy turkey bacon).

[Mouselady1]

This video is not like others that tell you to use half a sheet of the seaweed. Also, avacados shouldn't be cut until you're ready to roll the maki. Last, the rice HAS to cool down before you can use it (fanning the rice while you mix in the vinegar and sugar can do this).

[jamlimited3]

Thank you. ^_^. Ive recently masterered this art(at least as far as making decent rolls hehe). Does avacado go bad when put in the fridge(like bannanas)?

[Mouselady1]

It doesn't go bad but it does turn brown almost immediately. What you can use instead is frozen guacomole. I just defrost enough for what I need and spread it like a paste.

[Alaskanwolf88]

like I said above, put lemon juice on the avocado slices or banana's and they wont turn brown =) happy cooking

[beijosparavoce]

to keep the avocado from browning (oxidizing), pour a bit of lemon juice over it. This works to keep sliced apples from browning too.

[MuppyMaster]

Great video! Thank you. I have just finished making sushi for my family but had problems with rolling it. Wish I saw your video before I did it. My family ended up eating theirs with a fork 'cause it was so loose. Oh well, they still liked it anyway. Thanks again.

[shookle]

how can you cook the chicken

[joclynn]

are you sure you do the right way for rolling the maki?? it's totally not firm at all.

[goldenpizza]

The rice was still warm and softened the maki. Use cool/cold rice. I was hungry and couldnt wait.

[skullman32]

why did you tell us all about how the seaweed was dull on one side & shiny on the other & then not say what side to put up or down?

[goldenpizza]

Shinny side out.

[testing4echo]

Great video. Just what I need for this weekend's dinner. Thanks!

[goldenpizza]

Kanpai!

[youtubyfan]

Nice show on how to make Sushi, well not really my cup of tea, but I have tried it twice with Tuna and a little bit of ginger and soja sauce. For sharpening my knifes, I use a sharpening "block" with 2 different grain sizees (1000/600) from Japan. Thats really great too. And I know HOW sharp my knifes are after I "treated" them....autsch! Any more cooking shows planed?

[goldenpizza]

Do you see my sushi chart hanging on the cupboard?

[spudmizer]

AHHH SUSHI,

Here in Greenwood we have an ALL YOU CAN EAT sushi place !!!

AND Yes I can roll sushi too... !!!

GOOD VIDEO !!!

Jason