Sushi For Dummies

Demystify the sushi bar experience Stuffed with tips and tricks - you'll roll, press, and mold sushi like a pro! From rolling sushi properly to presenting it with pizzazz, this book has everything you need to know to impress your friends with homemade maki-sushi (rolls) and nigiri-sushi (individual pieces). You'll find over 55 recipes from Tuna Sushi Rice Balls to Rainbow Rolls, plus handy techniques to demystify the art of sushi making - and make it fun! Discover how to: * Find the right equipment and ingredients * Understand the special language of sushi * Make fragrant sushi rice * Prepare vegetarian and fish-free recipes * Dish up sushi-friendly drinks and side dishes

Demystify the sushi bar experienceStuffed with tips and tricks - you'll roll, press, and mold sushi like a pro!From rolling sushi properly to presenting it with pizzazz, this book has everything you need to know to impress your friends with homemade maki-sushi (rolls) and nigiri-sushi (individual pieces). You'll find over 55 recipes from Tuna Sushi Rice Balls to Rainbow Rolls, plus handy techniques to demystify the art of sushi making - and make it fun!Discover how to:* Find the right equipment and ingredients* Understand the special language of sushi* Make fragrant sushi rice* Prepare vegetarian and fish-free recipes* Dish up sushi-friendly drinks and side dishes

Introduction.Part I: Discovering the World of Sushi.Chapter 1: Embarking on the Sushi Adventure.Chapter 2: Outfitting the Sushi Kitchen.Chapter 3: Getting Familiar with Sushi Ingredients.Chapter 4: Chilling Out with Fresh Seafood.Part II: Getting Ready, Getting Set.Chapter 5: Cooking and Seasoning Sensational Sushi Rice.Chapter 6: Introducing Popular Sushi Types and Techniques.Chapter 7: Slicing and Dicing the Sushi Way.Part III: Rock-and-Rollin' Sushi Recipes.Chapter 8: Creating Sushi Bar Favorites at Home.Chapter 9: Quick-and-Easy Sushi: Finger-Snapping FastRecipes.Chapter 10: Do-Ahead Sushi: Sidestepping the Last-MinuteRush.Chapter 11: Chi-Chi Sushi: Stepping Up to Glamorous Sushi.Chapter 12: Extreme Sushi: Blowing Away the Boundaries.Part IV: Enjoying Sushi Meals at Home and at the SushiBar.Chapter 13: Serving Sensational Sushi Sidekicks.Chapter 14: Hosting a Smashing Hand Roll Sushi Party.Chapter 15: Demystifying the Sushi Bar Experience.Part V: The Part of Tens.Chapter 16: Ten Tips for Creating First-Rate Sushi at Home.Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Minding Your Sushi Manners.Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide.Index.