Sushi for the Year of the Snake
Description
This recipe won't take much time. Try making Year of the Snake sushi using this recipe. The striking and original presentation will catch the attention of all your guests, and this little snake tastes absolutely amazing! You can serve not only sushi this way, but any of your favorite rolls as well. The length of the snake and its shape are limited only by your imagination. The preparation process is quite simple, but very engaging. Honor the symbol of the coming year. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients according to the list. Cut the fish fillet (back fillet) crosswise against the grain into pieces no more than 0.5 cm thick. The main and most important principle is to slice the fillet neatly so the fish doesn’t fall apart.
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Step 2
Rinse the rice and cover with water. Wait until the water boils, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cook covered for about 15 minutes, without stirring. When the rice has absorbed all the liquid, remove from the heat, wrap it up, and let it stand for another 20 minutes.
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Step 3
For the dressing, combine the vinegar, salt, and sugar. Transfer the rice to a deep bowl. If a crust has formed on the bottom or sides, do not use it. Warm the dressing in the microwave or in a double boiler, without bringing it to a boil, just until the salt and sugar dissolve. Pour the warm dressing over the rice and gently mix with a spatula so the grains don't turn mushy.
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Step 4
Form rice “balls” by wetting your hands with water. Take about 1 tablespoon of rice and shape an elongated ball, pressing the rice with four fingers while shaping the edges with your thumb.
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Step 5
Lightly spread a little wasabi on top of the rice and place the salmon on the prepared rice ball. Give it its final shape depending on the size of the fish piece, pressing the rice with your index finger.
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Step 6
From the remaining rice, shape the head for the snake. Rice holds its shape very well. Cover the rice base with sliced salmon and give it its final shape. I ended up with two pieces of fish on top and one on each side.
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Step 7
Arrange the sushi on a flat plate in the shape of a snake. The length of the snake can be any — it all depends on how many sushi you decide to make. You can arrange the sushi in a spiral or shape the snake in a curve.
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Step 8
From ginger, you can cut out a tongue with kitchen scissors; you can also place ginger on the "snake" itself. Cut eyes and a nose from olives. The Year of the Snake sushi are ready.
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Step 9
Before serving, you can garnish the dish with lettuce leaves or any fresh greens. This is not only an original way to present it, but also very tasty!