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PostPosted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:41 pm 
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thodoks wrote:
tried sushi for the first time this weekend...this will soon be incorporated into my dining-out rotation

so what should i know about the different types of sushi?

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thodoks wrote:
tried sushi for the first time this weekend...this will soon be incorporated into my dining-out rotation

so what should i know about the different types of sushi?



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my good friend also tried it for the first time Sat. he called me up the next day and said he had no idea it could've been that good

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 Post subject: Re: Sushi
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i think i'll aim for something with tuna and a bit of heat next time

is the sushi at whole foods any good?

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thodoks wrote:
i think i'll aim for something with tuna and a bit of heat next time

is the sushi at whole foods any good?

the spicy tuna roll is one of my all-time faves. speaking of heat, were you putting dabs of wasabi on that sushi, mister?

grocery store sushi can be okay, but definitely not as good as the freshly made stuff. i'd imagine whole foods sushi would be better than other chains though.


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no, no wasabi here. i can take the heat, i just don't care for the flavor of wasabi

you haven't lived until you've had midwest grocery store sushi

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i know, right? my neighborhood market has a sushi bar and they always have free rolls sitting there for the taking. i indulge because i'm a sushi junkie. :oops:


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i just wish i knew how they got that rice so sticky and delicious

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i think it's partly how it's prepared, but it's also a certain kind of glutinous asian rice. that being said, we have a rice cooker and can usually get rice pretty sticky by using it.


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this stuff is really pretty economical, too

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how many rolls should one expect to have to consume to achieve sufficient fullness?

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i'm usually good with two, but three's not out of the question. did you delve into nigiri or any fusion rolls, thodoks?


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i'm usually good with two, but three's not out of the question. did you delve into nigiri or any fusion rolls, thodoks?

no, and i'm not yet familiar with sushi distinctions and was hoping to apprentice under the direction of a wise and knowledgable connoisseur

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Spike wrote:
i'm usually good with two, but three's not out of the question. did you delve into nigiri or any fusion rolls, thodoks?

no, and i'm not yet familiar with sushi distinctions and was hoping to apprentice under the direction of a wise and knowledgable connoisseur

there are rolls like the california or spicy tuna where the ingredients are rolled in seaweed then encased in sticky rice - this seems to be the most popular version of sushi in this country. fusion rolls are the same, but incorporate non-traditional ingredients and often drizzle sauces onto the roll and even deep fry ingredients. rolls are also referred to as maki.

nigiri is a "block" of sticky rice topped with raw fish. this is probably my favorite style (especially tuna) but it's not as economical as the rolls. i'll sometimes treat myself to one or two pieces and then order a roll to fill me up.

sashimi is straight seafood and a bowl of rice on the side. this is good but can be sort of a pain to eat since the rice isn't caked together and i don't use chopsticks on a daily basis.

although there are more styles of sushi, these seem to be the three most common i've seen in western restaurants.


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Spike wrote:
fusion rolls are the same, but incorporate non-traditional ingredients and often drizzle sauces onto the roll and even deep fry ingredients.

oh man :li:

Spike wrote:
nigiri is a "block" of sticky rice topped with raw fish. this is probably my favorite style (especially tuna) but it's not as economical as the rolls. i'll sometimes treat myself to one or two pieces and then order a roll to fill me up.

ah, ok. yeah, the wife had several of those and i stuck to the rolls.

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sashimi is straight seafood and a bowl of rice on the side. this is good but can be sort of a pain to eat since the rice isn't caked together and i don't use chopsticks on a daily basis.

duly noted

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i'd love to deep fry the lennytheweedwhacker account and put it over a block of sticky rice

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 Post subject: Re: Sushi
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fusion rolls should be experienced by all sushi enthusiasts, but at the end of the day, nothing beats the basic traditional form which allows the fish's natural flavors to shine.

i also love miso soup. makes me feel all good inside.


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welcome aboard the sushi boat, Kris..I believe I will have some for lunch..I love it all and am partial to hand rolls..tuna, salmon, scallop, etc


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how do we feel about veggie rolls? tacking on an order of asparagus roll to dinner can yield pleasant results.


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 Post subject: Re: Sushi
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i'm excited to receive doug rr's tutelage on this topic

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i'm excited to receive doug rr's tutelage on this topic

i thought we had something special :(


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