An In-depth View of Sushi Rice
Sushi, known for its unique taste, is available in many different forms. Originally created in the Japanese culture, sushi is now one of the most recognizable foods that is available in the United States. There are
various ingredients that create sushi, one of the most integral ingredients being sushi rice.
Creating great sushi begins with sushi rice. All sushi that is created has a main base of sushi rice. It’s important to know what to look for with sushi rice. All sushi rice consists of short grain white rice; more specifically Japonica rice. The short grain rice that is used comes in different grades of quality, but it is imperative that a high quality of rice is used. The high quality of sushi rice is needed, as there will be a minimal amount, if any, broken rice grains. If one were to cook with broken grains, a “mushy” rice would result. Sushi rice is known to be sticky, but this process is created from the various ingredients that are added to the rice, and should not be a result of overcooking or overworking the rice. Ingredients such as rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt, are the keys to making sushi rice sticky.
There are various ways that sushi rice can be created. The best way to cook sushi rice is with an automatic rice cooker. It is important to have consistent results with rice. Utilizing an automatic rice cooker can almost ensure that the sushi rice will result in the same outcome time and again. As much, an automatic rice cooker can eliminate a lot of the worries that are associated with cooking rice, such as under or overcooking the grains. From time to time, however, one may encounter that they purchased a bag of rice that is not sufficient for cooking. Rice that is too water logged, or not enough water in the grains, can result in various outcomes. If there was too much water in the grain, then a very mushy rice will develop. If there is not enough water in the grain, then one may find that they are having to add additional water to the rice so that it will result in the correct consistency.
What's Sushi?
In general, Americans do not know what real sushi is, and many believe sushi is simply raw fish - but raw fish is actually sashimi, not sushi. This incorrect belief of what sushi is has left many Americans unwilling to
sample sushi as an appetizer. Still others have no clue what sushi is or why it is so expensive and considered a delicacy. Personally, I love real sushi, but I know it can be an acquired taste for some. I also love most types of sashimi, even the Americanized versions.
While many believe sushi is raw fish, it's important to note that sushi doesn't even have to contain fish at all. Granted, fish and seafood, especially raw or cured fish, is one of the most popular ingredients in sushi, but it is not necessary.
Sushi actually is characterized by a slightly sweet, sticky rice, made with a sweet vinegar and rice combination, usually lined with seaweed or kelp, called nori, and then the ingredients are placed in the center and the rice and seaweed are wrapped around the ingredients into a cylindrical roll. Once the sushi is rolled, it can be cut into the familiar circles served in restaurants and stores in America.
Some possible ingredients for a sushi include fish (cooked, steamed, raw or cured), seafood, and both raw and steamed vegetables. In America, other ingredients can be found in restaurants including pieces of beef, avocado, pickles, pimento, cheeses and more. As you can see, while sushi can contain raw fish, sushi itself is not actually raw fish. Once you realize this, you can probably find a sushi version to suit your tastes and sample real sushi, without worrying about eating raw fish (sashimi).
I was fortunate enough to meet and speak with a retired master sushi chef, Tad Ko, who has prepared sushi in both Japanese and American restaurants. Chef Ko informed me that sushi, while traditionally believed to be a Japanese delicacy, actually has its origins in China. After researching this claim, I discovered that several websites confirmed that sushi was introduced to Japan by the Chinese in the 7th century, but Japan put its own unique flare into sushi by adding the sushi roll that is now so familiar.
sample sushi as an appetizer. Still others have no clue what sushi is or why it is so expensive and considered a delicacy. Personally, I love real sushi, but I know it can be an acquired taste for some. I also love most types of sashimi, even the Americanized versions.
While many believe sushi is raw fish, it's important to note that sushi doesn't even have to contain fish at all. Granted, fish and seafood, especially raw or cured fish, is one of the most popular ingredients in sushi, but it is not necessary.
Sushi actually is characterized by a slightly sweet, sticky rice, made with a sweet vinegar and rice combination, usually lined with seaweed or kelp, called nori, and then the ingredients are placed in the center and the rice and seaweed are wrapped around the ingredients into a cylindrical roll. Once the sushi is rolled, it can be cut into the familiar circles served in restaurants and stores in America.
Some possible ingredients for a sushi include fish (cooked, steamed, raw or cured), seafood, and both raw and steamed vegetables. In America, other ingredients can be found in restaurants including pieces of beef, avocado, pickles, pimento, cheeses and more. As you can see, while sushi can contain raw fish, sushi itself is not actually raw fish. Once you realize this, you can probably find a sushi version to suit your tastes and sample real sushi, without worrying about eating raw fish (sashimi).
I was fortunate enough to meet and speak with a retired master sushi chef, Tad Ko, who has prepared sushi in both Japanese and American restaurants. Chef Ko informed me that sushi, while traditionally believed to be a Japanese delicacy, actually has its origins in China. After researching this claim, I discovered that several websites confirmed that sushi was introduced to Japan by the Chinese in the 7th century, but Japan put its own unique flare into sushi by adding the sushi roll that is now so familiar.
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