How to make a SPIDER sushi roll and a salmon and avocado sushi roll - HOW TO MAKE SUSHI ROLLS Ep1 | Cooking with Chef Dai

How to make a SPIDER sushi roll and a salmon and avocado sushi roll - HOW TO MAKE SUSHI ROLLS Ep1

OCADO online supermarket - Japanese products
https://www.ocado.com/browse/dietary-lifestyle-world-foods-30489/world-foods-30930/japanese-28471

ROASTED SUSHI SIZE GUIDE FOR ALL MAKI SUSHI ROLLS

The following require HALF of a roasted seaweed sheet:
HOSOMAKI - a typical sushi roll with the seaweed on the outside, roughly around one inch in diameter.
URAMAKI - an inside out sushi roll. The seaweed is on the inside of the roll. A common variation of this would be the classic california roll.

The following require a FULL sheet of a roasted seaweed sheet minus around an inch cut from the top (as shown in this video):
CHUMAKI - One of the most common sushi rolls. Contains roughly 3 or 4 fillings and is around an inch and a half in diameter. The seaweed sheet is on the outside of the roll.

The following require a FULL sheet of a roasted seaweed sheet:
FUTOMAKI - This is the biggest sushi roll and contains a minimum of 4 fillings. It is around 2 and a half inches in diameter. The seaweed is on the outside of the roll.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COOK RICE IN A POT

- Follow the instructions in the video on how to wash rice
- Once the rice is washed and drained, place into a heavy-bottom pot with a tight fitted lid.
- For 3 cups of rice (as shown in this video) approx. 540 grams, use 600ml of water.
- Soak the rice in the water for at least 30 minutes before cooking
- Close the lid and bring to a boil on a medium heat
- Once boiling, turn the heat to a low and cook for approx 12-14 minutes or until water has disappeared (with the lid on)
- Remove from the heat source and allow to steam cook for 10 minuted with the lid on

KNIFE HANDLING TIPS

- You must use a very sharp knife
- A standard kitchen knife is perfect for cutting sushi rolls
- Hold the knife with a medium firm grip
- You must cut back and forth with the knife blade with a see-saw action
- Keep the knife edge moist with water at all times to avoid any rice sticking to it.
- Wipe any rice that has stuck onto the knife
- REMEMBER to take your time and its all about PRACTISE PRACTISE PRACTISE. TAKE YOUR TIME!!!!!!


Ingredients featured in this video that can be found on the OCADO website

Yumenishiki short grain rice 1KG
https://www.ocado.com/products/yumenishiki-short-grain-rice-489856011

Mizkan sushizu vinegar 355ml
https://www.ocado.com/products/mizkan-sushizu-vinegar-usa-489855011

Kikkoman Sushi & Sashimi Soy sauce 250ml
https://www.ocado.com/products/kikkoman-sushi-sashimi-soy-sauce-410512011

Clearspring Sushi nori 7 sheets 17g
https://www.ocado.com/products/clearspring-sushi-nori-7-sheets-39298011

Yutaka Premium Hon Wasabi paste 42g
https://www.ocado.com/products/yutaka-premium-hon-wasabi-paste-517348011

Mitake irigoma shiro (white) sesame seeds 45g
https://www.ocado.com/products/mitake-irigoma-shiro-white-491296011

Mitake irigoma kuro black sesame seeds 45g
https://www.ocado.com/products/mitake-irigoma-kuro-black-491292011

Clearspring sushi pickled ginger 105g
https://www.ocado.com/products/clearspring-sushi-pickled-ginger-40038011

Yutaka sushi kit for 2 260g
https://www.ocado.com/products/yutaka-sushi-kit-for-2-517349011

Ozeki Karatanba Honjozo sake 300ml
https://www.ocado.com/products/ozeki-karatanba-honjozo-489858011

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