Sushi

                                                           Sushi

 Here is an essential recipe fo sushi:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sushi rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 sheets of nori (dried seaweed)
• Assorted fillings, such as sliced avocado, cucumber, crab meat, or raw fish (such as tuna or salmon)
• Soy sauce, wasabi, and cured ginger, for serving

Instructions:

1.   Rinse the sushi rice several times until the water runs clear, then drain.

2.   In a medium pot,join the rice and 2 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.

3.   While the rice is cooking, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

4.   Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.

5.   Pour the vinegar blend over the rice and mix delicately to join. Allow the rice to cool completely.

6.   Cut the fillings into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.

7.   Place a sheet of nori on a sushi mat or a piece of plastic wrap. Spread a far layer of rice over the nori,leaving a 1-inch line at the top.

8.   Place the fillings in a line in the center of the rice.

9.   Use the mat or plastic wrap to roll the sushi into a tight cylinder, tucking the filling in as you go.

10.                 Use a sharp knife to slice the sushi into pieces.

11.                 Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and cured ginger.

Enjoy your delicious homemade sushi!