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Easy Sushi

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I don't have this book yet, but I do have a word of advice for sushi-makers: there is a chain of Japanese supermarkets in the US called Mitsuwa. They are on the west coast & in Chicago, and may be in other places as well. They have EVERYTHING; it's almost more like a mall than just a supermarket. Frozen foods, fresh produce, packaged foods, a special pickle department, and a seafood department. Definitely NOT inexpensive seafood, but much of it is specifically meant for sushi/sashimi and is marked as such. And even if you're not a sushi maker--go. The place is an adventure!

I thought it would be a little easier then it presents it's self to be, You need a ton of supplies before really going anyware with this book, so it adds up. But besides that the receipes are great.

Yes, it is easy. But it was too easy to the point it was just lacking any interest to me at all.

"Easy Sushi" sounds like an oxymoron, but it's not. I read this book cover to cover in our local library. The only reason I did not check it out or buy it here is simply because I have progressed to more difficult "rolls". It is this book that first gave me the inspiration to try making sushi at home. When you graduate to getting the rice on the outside of the roll, you can give yourself a big pat on the back. Until then, this is the best "starter book" to own. Some helpful tips for the beginner:

1. Only buy flash-frozen or live fish. If you live on the coast this is easy, if you don't...In CO we have something called "par Avion"-fresh fish is flown in once a week. See if they do this in your area. You can always ask a local sushi bar where they got their fish too.

2. Always, ALWAYS learn the proper etiquette to eating sushi. I have offended many sushi bars with bad habits. (i.e. sushi rolls should be eaten in whole..no biting. and- never place your chopsticks on the counter. woops!)

3. You will make mistakes. Making sushi is like making origami...takes patience and practice.

4. Finally, when you've mastered the basics, buy yourself a lovely set of sushi dinnerware and some beautiful chopsticks-Heck! Show off those skills with a sushi party!

A pair of patient hands and this book, will promise you a fabulous new food and artform. If someone compliments your fun and trendy handywork, smile and say, "Arigato!"

This is my favorite sushi making book. Aside from the beautiful photography, it is a well written book for any person who wants to prepare sushi at home. It is extremely well priced for the quality it contains. If you are a sushi lover it is a must buy.

I bought this book for my sister for Christmas, and after spending quite a bit of the holidays flicking through it I went out and bought myself a copy. I already own a sushi cookbook and have taken sushi making classes but this book renewed my interest. It has good recipes, interesting new ideas (egg cup sushi is something I am defiantly going to try), shopping sources, and it has plenty of colour photos showing methods and just generally making it look great.