| Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Koji and more videos in the Japanese Cooking category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com 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 ... |
