Who here makes their own sushi?? - GoFuckYourself.com

pr0 · 02-17-2006, 05:26 PM

I eat sushi like every 3 days or so....its just so fucking expensive, & the cuts are never the size i like. So i'm looking to do my own, but i need some logistical help on obtaining the materials in a safe manner.

DutchTeenCash · 02-17-2006, 05:31 PM

Tried a couple of times, but like you prolly know its all about getting fresh stuff. Skip the supermarket diy kits theyre crap. And if youre goin for toro unagi etc thats almost impossible to buy in decent aka small sizes.

So what kinda sushi are you lookin for?

LittleMack · 02-17-2006, 05:32 PM

Just make sure you have the sushi grade fish and with proper handling should be ok. I did a google search a few months back and there is tons on making their own sushi. Have fun!!

2HousePlague · 02-17-2006, 05:34 PM

I've always wanted to. That's my favorite aisle in the Potery Barn store. But, it's just always seemed a faster path to gratification to sit down at a sushi bar, eat there or take to go. Love tempura, too.

Peaches · 02-17-2006, 05:35 PM

I hardly boil my own water

After Shock Media · 02-17-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pr0

I eat sushi like every 3 days or so....its just so fucking expensive, & the cuts are never the size i like. So i'm looking to do my own, but i need some logistical help on obtaining the materials in a safe manner.

Yeah sure I have. Though I am sure some will say not to buy the kits I suggest you buy one anyways. It will give you the basic equipment needed and a decent recipe book to boot.

Then well it is just a matter of finding a decent fish monger in your area. Busy ones are best by the way, high turn over and all. Do not expect everything to be sushi grade though. Just find what is fresh and work from there. Oh and practice a lot on making the rice.

DutchTeenCash · 02-17-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2HousePlague

I've always wanted to. That's my favorite aisle in the Potery Barn store. But, it's just always seemed a faster path to gratification to sit down at a sushi bar, eat there or take to go. Love tempura, too.

Well tempura is pretty easy, dip and fry thats all.

pr0 · 02-17-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkx

Tried a couple of times, but like you prolly know its all about getting fresh stuff. Skip the supermarket diy kits theyre crap. And if youre goin for toro unagi etc thats almost impossible to buy in decent aka small sizes.

So what kinda sushi are you lookin for?

I'm mostly into tuna / shrimp....& some salmon

Nothing super extravagent, just simple stuff

DutchTeenCash · 02-17-2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Yeah sure I have. Though I am sure some will say not to buy the kits I suggest you buy one anyways. It will give you the basic equipment needed and a decent recipe book to boot.

Then well it is just a matter of finding a decent fish monger in your area. Busy ones are best by the way, high turn over and all. Do not expect everything to be sushi grade though. Just find what is fresh and work from there. Oh and practice a lot on making the rice.

yeah get the right rice, dont buy a crappy machine that makes the rolls, thats half of the fun. Look up how to make them and practice in your hand and dont worry, Ive been in plenty of sushi bars where the rice fell apart.

Sly · 02-17-2006, 05:39 PM

How much are you spending? I found a place with $2.50-3 rolls, they're pretty good too. I'm stuffed after one roll and gyoza, which would be $8, but I like getting a couple different rolls for variety so we're talking about $12-15 which is still pretty good for eating out.

TreasureBucks · 02-17-2006, 05:41 PM

Kiwigirl loves sushi.

We have a japanese girlfriend who taught her how to make it.
I bought her a bunch of sushi crap from christmas.

I cant stand sushi. blaghhh!

2HousePlague · 02-17-2006, 05:41 PM

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Well tempura is pretty easy, dip and fry thats all.

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Not really. When I make it, I use seltzer just above the freezing point, sea salt and a batter aerator. It makes all the difference. The crispy batter is so *insubstantial* it will dissolve against your tongue like cotton candy --

DutchTeenCash · 02-17-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pr0

I'm mostly into tuna / shrimp....& some salmon

Nothing super extravagent, just simple stuff

oh ok well thats easy maguro (tuna) is what its called, just try different places its not all sushi grade no. Pretty easy ones to start with. All you need is the rice the fish, wasabi sometimes thats put on top of the rice (1 dot - not every sushi bar does that) and thats it.

After Shock Media · 02-17-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkx

yeah get the right rice, dont buy a crappy machine that makes the rolls, thats half of the fun. Look up how to make them and practice in your hand and dont worry, Ive been in plenty of sushi bars where the rice fell apart.

Yeah I do not make rolls much. I prefer the other umm nigiri I think it is.
Oh and the fact I despise nori with a passion. Though while at a place recently they explained they have a soy based wrap and I tried it. Was pretty damn good so now I am willing to eat rolls as long as it has the soy wrapping.

pr0 · 02-17-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

How much are you spending? I found a place with $2.50-3 rolls, they're pretty good too. I'm stuffed after one roll and gyoza, which would be $8, but I like getting a couple different rolls for variety so we're talking about $12-15 which is still pretty good for eating out.

There are 2 sushi places within a mile of me, but i end up spending atleast $50....so then i started getting it from the local grocery store, they have 2 guys who hand roll all day in the kitchen....for a sushi dinner there, about $16

So $16 for a sushi isn't bad....but the quality isn't the best, the rice sucks etc.

Just seeing if its worth it to do it myself.

DutchTeenCash · 02-17-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

How much are you spending? I found a place with $2.50-3 rolls, they're pretty good too. I'm stuffed after one roll and gyoza, which would be $8, but I like getting a couple different rolls for variety so we're talking about $12-15 which is still pretty good for eating out.

prices sure are different here, I can get toro for like $5, I know they sell that for at least 15-20. Unagi too.

loverboy · 02-17-2006, 05:43 PM

not a sushi lover, but i get to treat myself with friends once in while

Sushi Making DVD - hingly recommended
http://www.sushilinks.com/how-to-make-sushi-dvd.html

DutchTeenCash · 02-17-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Yeah I do not make rolls much. I prefer the other umm nigiri I think it is.
Oh and the fact I despise nori with a passion. Though while at a place recently they explained they have a soy based wrap and I tried it. Was pretty damn good so now I am willing to eat rolls as long as it has the soy wrapping.

I dont like rolls either, esp the calistyle ones.

Anyhow you can make a ton of different regular sushi. So many different kinds of tuna salmon etc already.

Pornwolf · 02-17-2006, 05:48 PM

I wouldn't attempt it. There's an art to killing the worms inside of the fish before serving.

DutchTeenCash · 02-17-2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by loverboy

that looks amazing but in fact its a plate full of the cheapest sushi there is, all california rolls and maki, I never eat maki, its just rice and cucumber.

2HousePlague · 02-17-2006, 05:50 PM

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I wouldn't attempt it. There's an art to killing the worms inside of the fish before serving.

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Yep, and then there's that. With Fugu, the skill of the chef is in removing enough of the poison so you don't die, but leaving enough to give you a numb-buzz. But, the parasites, are no fun at all.

DutchTeenCash · 02-17-2006, 05:51 PM

thats the one I love, its eel and if they serve it right theres a sweet soyasauce over it. I could eat 10

Furious_Male · 02-17-2006, 05:54 PM

I like to play Russian Roulette with Blow Fish.

BigBen · 02-17-2006, 05:57 PM

Tried making it once, but my rice turned out like crap.

After Shock Media · 02-17-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pornwolf

I wouldn't attempt it. There's an art to killing the worms inside of the fish before serving.

ehhh hogswash. People should be more concerned with the mercury than the possibility of parasites.

02-17-2006, 06:01 PM

u can use scrambled eggs and rice.haha

DutchTeenCash · 02-17-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBen

Tried making it once, but my rice turned out like crap.

shari or meshi, try short grained and no instant etc that wont work

deniska · 02-17-2006, 06:08 PM

sushi dinner is around $100 per person in new york.. and thats without alcohol.. there are budget places but they suck but the sushi we have here is amazing

pr0 · 02-17-2006, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by deniska

sushi dinner is around $100 per person in new york.. and thats without alcohol.. there are budget places but they suck but the sushi we have here is amazing

Same in D.C., i said atleast $50, but i've spend several hundred on a friend & myself many times before

BigBen · 02-17-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkx

shari or meshi, try short grained and no instant etc that wont work

It was sushi rice, I just put too much vinegar or whatever it was in it.

Spunky · 02-17-2006, 07:00 PM

I wish I could..but I let my Japanese friends do it for me

amandaspost · 02-17-2006, 07:36 PM

I've always wanted to learn how to make it.

02-17-2006, 05:26 PM	#1
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02-17-2006, 05:31 PM	#2
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02-17-2006, 05:32 PM	#3
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02-17-2006, 05:34 PM	#4
2HousePlague CURATOR Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: the attic Posts: 14,572	I've always wanted to. That's my favorite aisle in the Potery Barn store. But, it's just always seemed a faster path to gratification to sit down at a sushi bar, eat there or take to go. Love tempura, too. __________________ tada!

02-17-2006, 05:39 PM	#10
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,363	How much are you spending? I found a place with $2.50-3 rolls, they're pretty good too. I'm stuffed after one roll and gyoza, which would be $8, but I like getting a couple different rolls for variety so we're talking about $12-15 which is still pretty good for eating out. __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

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02-17-2006, 05:41 PM	#11
TreasureBucks Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,971	Kiwigirl loves sushi. We have a japanese girlfriend who taught her how to make it. I bought her a bunch of sushi crap from christmas. I cant stand sushi. blaghhh! __________________ TREASUREBUCKS.COM

02-17-2006, 05:43 PM	#17
loverboy When it rains, it pours Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20,609	not a sushi lover, but i get to treat myself with friends once in while Sushi Making DVD - hingly recommended http://www.sushilinks.com/how-to-make-sushi-dvd.html

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02-17-2006, 05:50 PM	#21
2HousePlague CURATOR Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: the attic Posts: 14,572	QUOTE I wouldn't attempt it. There's an art to killing the worms inside of the fish before serving. ENDQUOTE Yep, and then there's that. With Fugu, the skill of the chef is in removing enough of the poison so you don't die, but leaving enough to give you a numb-buzz. But, the parasites, are no fun at all. __________________ tada!

02-17-2006, 05:51 PM	#22
DutchTeenCash I like Dutch Girls Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: dutchteencash.com Posts: 21,684	thats the one I love, its eel and if they serve it right theres a sweet soyasauce over it. I could eat 10 __________________ ICQ 16 91 547 - SKYPE dutchteencash bob AT dutchteencash DOT com ... did you see our newest Sweet Natural Girl Priscilla (18)?

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02-17-2006, 05:57 PM	#24
BigBen Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: scv Posts: 2,299	Tried making it once, but my rice turned out like crap.

02-17-2006, 06:01 PM	#26
blueb8llz Guest Posts: n/a	u can use scrambled eggs and rice.haha

02-17-2006, 06:08 PM	#28
deniska Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Miami Beach, FL Posts: 1,053	sushi dinner is around $100 per person in new york.. and thats without alcohol.. there are budget places but they suck but the sushi we have here is amazing

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02-17-2006, 07:36 PM	#32
amandaspost Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,935	I've always wanted to learn how to make it.