How to Make Sushi

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You may think sushi is just raw fish, but you'd only be half right. It's actually the combination of fish and rice -- and how it's combined is an art form in itself.

To complete this How-To you will need:

At least a quarter-pound of trimmed, uncooked saltwater fish
A sharp knife
A cutting board
A dollop of prepared wasabi
A bowl of water
Some ice or a refrigerator (optional)

Step 1: Slice fish

With a very sharp knife, slice the trimmed fish slab into individual portions so each piece is a rectangle approximately 2-inches long and ¼-inch thick.

Tip: To make things easier, cut all your fish at one time, but keep the pieces cold until you use them —put them on a plate and keep it in the refrigerator or on top of some ice.

Step 2: Roll rice into ball

Moisten your hands with water from your bowl, and scoop an ounce of sushi rice—about the amount that will fit into your palm—and roll it into a ball.

Step 3: Shape rice ball

Shape the rice ball into an oblong by squeezing it with firm but gentle pressure.

Tip: Your rice should be about the same size as your cut piece of fish.

Step 4: Dab wasabi on fish

Pick up a piece of sliced fish. While palming the shaped rice, scoop up a tiny amount of wasabi with your index finger and gently dab it onto the middle of the fish.

Step 5: Press rice against fish

Press the shaped rice against the fish and gently but firmly cup the two together until they adhere.

Step 6: Squeeze together

Firmly squeeze the sushi together until the fish and rice become one. Tap with your right index finger as you go to create a uniform shape.

Step 7: Continue process

Place the finished sushi on a serving plate or sushi board, and continue making pieces until all the fish is used.

Step 8: Garnish plate

Garnish the plate with a mound of Japanese pickled ginger and a smaller mound of wasabi. Pour some soy sauce into a small dish and get ready to dunk.

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[AceRyokaProductions]

The HowCast logo reminded me of smosh xD

[RAWRAnnuh]

@ztherpimp124; For someone that's Asian you surely did spell it wrong lol

[chefgiovanni]

I would eat this sushi

[izdagrimeyone]

Sharp knife... damn all have are dull knives lol

[DoodlezRox99]

@kabbalahhhh This isn't Sashimi. This is sushi. You probably think sushi rolls are the only form of sushi. >.>

[MIAMIHOOKAHS]

MIAMI HOOKAHS DOT COM

[PhotobucketSnoop]

Psh, fuck that, Ima go to sushi boat.

[RedRose4evr]

ok the raw fish is fine ... but what if his hands are not clean or sterilized enough ??? he is squeezing the sushi in his hands that are dripping and it looks disgusting for me :(

[ejr1245]

i took nutrition classes and work in a sushi restaurant. sushi grade fish means that it was flash frozen before being packaged and sold. this is to kill microorganisms and parasites that could be in the fish. (but there are no laws governing the use of the term flash frozen, ie no specific temperatures), don't ever try eating grocery store fish completely raw unless you want to get sick.

[possibledrew]

@kabbalahhhh No, you're wrong. Sashimi is served with rice in a separate bowl

[irkekler123]

I got worms bcuz of you. Thanks (y)

[kabbalahhhh]

thIS IS NOT SUSHI THIS IS SASHIMI BIG DIFFERENCE SMFH