Happy New Year Everyone!
We love to have sushi, so sushi it was last night! What a wonderful thing. It has all the food groups rolled up into one perfect bite! Iron,zinc,copper,calcium,fiber,b1,protein,manganese,and lots more….
( Many cultures believe that anything in the shape of a ring is good luck, because it symbolizes “coming full circle,” completing a year’s cycle)
What you need to get started..
A clean counter top or table, a cutting board ,sharp knife,a wet cloth,a bamboo mat,a bowl of water and all your favorite sushi ingredients..
1pkg toasted sushi nori
Shoyu or tamari soy sauce
Pickled ginger
Rice
Wasabi
Seasoned rice vinegar
Vegetables eg:cucumber
carrot
green onions
water cress
avocado
red bell pepper
Black or brown sesame seed ( toasted)
Tempeh
Tofu
Smoked and/or raw fish
Tips… make sushi with shiny side of nori down on the mat
… even pressure along the entire length when rolling
… don’t get carried away with too much filling
SUSHI RICE
White rice:(sticky sushi rice) Thoroughly rinse 1 cup rice in cool water. Repeat process until water runs clear. Drain well. Place 1 cup rinsed rice in a heavy pot. Add 11/4 cups cold water. Heat on high until boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 min or until water is absorbed. Do not lift lid during cooking. Remove pan from heat and let sit covered for 10 min. After 10 min rest period put rice into a non metallic bowl. Stir in 2 tbsp of seasoned rice vinegar. mix well .
Brown rice:(short grain organic) Rinse 1 cup rice in cool water. Place in a heavy pot. Add 2 cups +2 tbsp water let rice soak for at least an hour before cooking. Place on the stove and bring to a boil. Add a pinch of sea salt. Turn heat to low. Cover and simmer for 55 min or until water is absorbed. Try not to lift lid or stir rice while cooking. After rice is done let it cool for 10 min before adding the 2 tbsp rice vinegar. 
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