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Making Sushi at home is surprisingly simple and easy. These easy to follow recipes come from two of the leading experts in North America, who explain everything there is to know about sushi and knives. Sushi isn't tricky to make so long as you have the right utensils and instruction, and have the patience to get acquainted with the various techniques. All it takes is some practice and in no time at all, you'll be making sumptuous sushi that will wow family and friends. This incredible book provides all the information needed to get started – from ingredients and knives to equipment, fish butchery, and plating techniques, making perfect rice and so much more. With full colour throughout, lots of recipes, a very user-friendly concealed spiralbound hardcover binding, 500 photos and hundreds of tips and techniques, this sushi book is sure to become the go-to guide for sushi and sashimi lovers, novice and experienced alike. AUTHORS: Jeffrey Elliott is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He is Director of Culinary Relations for Zwilling J.A. Henchels, Demeyere and Staub as well as executive chef for Zwilling J.A.Henckels U.S. Robby Cook is the executive sushi chef at one of New York City's most respected and influential sushi restaurants. 500 colour photos

Author Biography

Jeffrey Elliot is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He is Director of Culinary Relations and the executive chef for Zwilling J.A. Henckels, U.S. Robby Cook is currently executive sushi chef of one of the premier Japanese restaurants in New York City.

Review

Cook, an executive sushi chef at N.Y.C's Morimoto restaurant, pools his talents with Elliot, a chef turned marketing executive, to create this wonderfully practical guide. Many home chefs love eating sushi and sashimi in restaurants but are daunted by the idea of trying to make these dishes in their own kitchens. The goal of this book is to dispel the fear and teach sushi lovers how it's done, using 625 color photos and step-by-step instructions. It includes a brief history of sushi; a description of the tools and ingredients required; tips on buying, storing and butchering fish; and a comprehensive how-to section for sashimi and sushi. The authors explain how to make sushi rice, what knives to use, how to clean a bamboo roller, and how to prevent sticky rice from sticking to your hands. They also provide an assortment of recipes ranging from easy cucumber rolls to more complex dragon rolls, California rolls, and rainbow rolls. Each recipe contains useful tips, ideas for variations, and a list of equipment and ingredients required. These clear directions, coupled with numbered photos depicting the sushi crafting process from start to finish, make a sushi meal at home seem tantalizingly possible.-- "Publisher's Weekly" (11/20/2015 12:00:00 AM)

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Cook, an executive sushi chef at N.Y.C's Morimoto restaurant, pools his talents with Elliot, a chef turned marketing executive, to create this wonderfully practical guide. Many home chefs love eating sushi and sashimi in restaurants but are daunted by the idea of trying to make these dishes in their own kitchens. The goal of this book is to dispel the fear and teach sushi lovers how it's done, using 625 color photos and step-by-step instructions. It includes a brief history of sushi; a description of the tools and ingredients required; tips on buying, storing and butchering fish; and a comprehensive how-to section for sashimi and sushi. The authors explain how to make sushi rice, what knives to use, how to clean a bamboo roller, and how to prevent sticky rice from sticking to your hands. They also provide an assortment of recipes ranging from easy cucumber rolls to more complex dragon rolls, California rolls, and rainbow rolls. Each recipe contains useful tips, ideas for variations, and a list of equipment and ingredients required. These clear directions, coupled with numbered photos depicting the sushi crafting process from start to finish, make a sushi meal at home seem tantalizingly possible.

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