kirsten - sushi heaven

sushi heaven

Sunday, October 21, 2007 7:13:38 PM

Today I have been making sushi. It takes about me four hours from start to finish, but it's worth every second

I love the whole process of meticulously preparing everything bit by bit, I find it quite hypnotic and relaxing. I love rolling and chopping up the sushi, like making little edible sculptures. Then after a hard afternoon's sushi making I get to sit back and admire my efforts with some warm sake and some eye watering wasabi

perfect.

Inside the cinema :)journeys...

Comments

Fredrik Anderssonfred # Sunday, October 21, 2007 7:30:11 PM

Japanese food is beautiful to look at.

When I go to Tokyo I always get amazed to see how beautiful they present the food.
Btw, the Japanese food reminded me about the nice Totoro cupcakes I saw in "A cat in the Kitchen" blog. I think you should try to make a few of those also.

Dacotah # Monday, October 22, 2007 1:03:02 AM

Hi Kristen. Way to go. Great photo of your great food you made.

kirsten kirstycat # Monday, October 22, 2007 10:36:00 AM

thank you

Dacotah # Monday, October 22, 2007 11:01:36 AM

You are welcome.

Edthedoors333 # Wednesday, October 24, 2007 1:33:53 AM

omg... you made those? thats amazing!

GrantTLC # Wednesday, October 24, 2007 10:34:26 AM

They look absolutely mouth-watering...:O You're on your own with the sake, though - not exactly a taste I want to experience again!

kirsten kirstycat # Wednesday, October 24, 2007 5:49:29 PM

Did you warm up your sake first? I know that it can taste horrible when it's cold, but as soon as it is warmed up in a pan it is transformed into something amazing! Although you do have to be careful as it gets absorbed into your system almost instantly due to it being body temperature! It goes straight to your head

GrantTLC # Wednesday, October 24, 2007 7:39:39 PM

It was warm, yes; but I vaguely remember it tasted similar to Potcheen, the Irish fermented-potato spirit? More alcohol than actual taste.

Maybe I should have another go and refresh my memory...!

PS: my mouth is still watering at those sushi you made: I might look into having a go myself, now that I'm on my new health kick! They'd be perfect for packed lunches at work!

kirsten kirstycat # Wednesday, October 24, 2007 7:49:13 PM

You can get all the bits you need to make it in Tesco now!
...seaweed, sushi rice, wasabi, rice vinegar, mirin, japanese soy sauce...and of course, sake

(which tastes of rice!)
It takes ages to make but it's really quite easy.

GrantTLC # Wednesday, October 24, 2007 7:55:49 PM

Lol @ your continued devotion to sake.

And thanks for letting me know I won't have to hunt too hard for the ingredients.

JoseJrcoruna # Friday, February 20, 2009 10:59:22 PM

I discovered sushi and sushimi this year. It's incredible but after almost 39 years of living you tried a new food... I loved the taste of the sea vegetables (i'm from a seaside town) and I found delicious every single taste of fish and rice. I only hope someday I'll find the patience (and the courage) for try to do it by my own. Cheers.... and greetings for your "member of the week"

kirsten kirstycat # Friday, February 20, 2009 11:09:40 PM

It's not as difficult as you think it is

It just takes a while to make!
thanks Jrcoruna