Sushi with salmon
Description
The recipe won't take much time. I think there's no need to explain what sushi is anymore—in Russia, practically everyone knows about this traditional Japanese invention. Many people believe that making sushi is a very labor-intensive process, and that's why they go to sushi bars to enjoy their favorite Japanese dish. Nonsense—in fact, making salmon sushi at home is very simple! Take a look at the recipe—just a bit of dexterity and no tricks. Minimum effort—and beautiful little sushi, as I affectionately call them, on your table :P
Instructions
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Step 1
Here are all our ingredients. Raw salmon, cooked rice, and wasabi. And a little cold water.
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Step 2
First, you need to cut the required piece of fish fillet. The classic piece should be about 1.5–2 cm long and 0.5 cm thick; however, if you deviate from the standard dimensions, it's nothing to worry about—the flavor won't suffer much.
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Step 3
This is roughly what a piece of fish should look like. The more beautifully you slice it, the more beautiful the sushi will naturally turn out.
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Step 4
Now let's lightly spread a little wasabi on the piece of fish. Don't overdo it—wasabi is very hot!
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Step 5
Now let's shape the rice. Dip your fingers in cold water so the rice doesn't stick to them.
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Step 6
Take the amount of rice you need with your hands. It's hard to say exactly how much rice you need—try it once or twice and you'll start to get a feel for the right amount.
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Step 7
Shape the rice with your hands, giving it the proper form.
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Step 8
Place a piece of fish on the rice.
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Step 9
Lightly press the rice against the fish with your hand so they stick together. With your thumb, make a small indentation in the rice (see photo)—this is done so the sushi looks lighter and more attractive.
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Step 10
Now we’re making it look nice—press the rice along the sides and wrap it with the fish. In short, we’re finishing the sushi properly.
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Step 11
All that's left is to congratulate you — salmon sushi is ready! Serve with pickled ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi.