Delicious Sushi (New World of Food)

Author: Shuangfu
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
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As a child, I often read Japanese fairy tales where the protagonists would take onigiri (rice balls) with them on journeys, which made me very envious of them. When I grew up, I learned that onigiri and sushi are traditional Japanese foods. In big cities, sushi restaurants have become more and more common; supermarkets also sell small boxes of exquisite onigiri and sushi, which look very tempting. If you have friends who love good food, they might be feeling inspired. So, how can you DIY several delicious onigiri according to your own taste and preferences? Sushi can generally be categorized into the following types:
Maki Sushi (Hand Rolls), also known as hand rolls, is the most common type of sushi, where ingredients like sushi rice, cucumber, fish slices, eggs, and pickled radish are rolled with nori (seaweed), egg omelette, or tofu skin. Maki sushi is further divided into Futomaki (large rolls) and Hoso Maki (thin rolls), named after their size differences.
Bozu Sushi (Box Sushi) is made by first placing sushi rice into a wooden box or other ready-made sushi molds, laying down various toppings and plastic wrap, pressing it firmly with a lid, and then cutting the sushi into your desired shape. It is named after the mold used to make it.
Nigiri Sushi (Hand-Formed Sushi) is a more traditional form of sushi, where sushi rice is shaped into medium-sized rice balls, and toppings are placed on top of the already formed rice balls. The shape of nigiri sushi differs from maki sushi; it resembles an olive and is of moderate size.
Onigiri is a simpler form of sushi, made by shaping sushi rice with various ingredients. This book features professional chefs who teach you how to make sushi in four categories, and also offers several innovative sushi recipes.