Anyone else obsessed with Sushi?

[mk99]

It has become an addiction. If I don't have it at least once a week I get very irritated, sweating, etc... http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

OK maybe not the sweating but I seriously need it. Nothing like a big hit of Wasabi to go with some delicious Salmon, Tuna or Squid. oops... just drooled on the keyboard.

[jimnms]

I'll eat certain types of it, but I'm not obsessed with it. I like the eel.

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[betheny]

I can't stomach the raw fish, but the veggie sushi, mmmm. Wasabi, ginger, soy sauce, I need a fix. Very addictive.

C5/6 incomplete, injured Aug. 2000

[mk99]

How easy is it to get good Sushi or other more "ethnic" food in places like Mississippi or Oklahoma? Toronto has a HUGE Asian population and therefore has a large selection of authentic and reasonably priced Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, etc. restaurants.

I love trying all kinds of different foods from different countries. Variety is the spice of life right?

[betheny]

mk-

It's not easy in Oklahoma. I developed the addiction in Houston Texas.

C5/6 incomplete, injured Aug. 2000

[Theophania]

I love the "toppings" more than sushi itself too. Pinkled ginger is so delicious...so is wasabi and soy sauce. I love how wasabi clears out my sinuses too http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif But for me personally, I prefer vegetarian sushi.

My bf took a sushi making class last week and brought some home. He learned that sushi literally means "spiced rice."

[jimnms]

Originally posted by mk99:

How easy is it to get good Sushi or other more "ethnic" food in places like Mississippi or Oklahoma? Toronto has a HUGE Asian population and therefore has a large selection of authentic and reasonably priced Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, etc. restaurants.

I love trying all kinds of different foods from different countries. Variety is the spice of life right?

We don't have any sushi places in my town, gotta drive to Jackson for the Japanese stuff. There's lots of "ethnic" places there.

We've got a buttload of Chinese restaurants here though. My favorite one closed years ago, and it had been around since before I was born. It was run by a local Chinese family.

I heard a new Lebanese restaurant opened up, but I haven't been yet. I hear it's good.

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[gvinton]

At least once or twice a week here. Good stuff. Very easy to find in So. Cal....

[Liz321]

very expensive........but yummy

[P38Lightning]

Tuna sushi. Tekka Maki...straight up. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif YUM. My Mom says I'll get worms. I told her they haven't gotten me yet. I'm also in LOVE with the little flying fish roe...like tiny orange champagne bubbles. Bristol Farms sells that separately in little containers, like 8 tbs at a time. I get my tuna roll, and my roe, and just PILE it on. MMMMMM.

OH, my friend's mom has her own roll, with Avocado and lord knows what else...crispy SOMETHING...on the outside. You dip it in this YUM, sweet yet intensely spicy sauce. It's special just for her at Keisho. The Carrie roll. Mmmm...I need a Carrie Roll.

It's sacrelige...I know...but I like Philly Rolls too...or the "Heather" roll. Avocado, and cream cheese in soy paper. Creamy and tasty.

[Carl R]

OK, what kind of sushi should I order? I have tried it twice and both times I thought it very much tasted like chewing on grass. So what is the best or most common types?

[Kaprikorn1]

Karl...

The "rolls" you get at a sushi joint are generally wrapped with the dried seaweed paper. That's the chewy, grassy taste you're talking about.

Just a plain slice of raw fish on top of a little "sushi rice" is the way to really experience the true soul of sushi.

I would recommend starting with tuna, yellowtail and sweet shrimp. These are all very mild and are very delicate and fresh tasting. Mix a little wasabi in some soy sauce, dip and eat.

If you like the "rolls" concept but not the seaweed taste...order a roll "naked" (minus the seaweed). I'm sure you'll enjoy.

The best way to proceed from there is to talk to the sushi chef. He is there to please you. Tell him you are new to sushi, try a few things, tell him what you liked and didn't, and ask him for suggestions. Many sushi-enthusiasts tend to get a bit snobby about it but the chef will not. If he were to not treat you with respect, he would lose face.

Don't be intimidated if other customers around you are rattling off orders in japanese. The chef will ensure you have an enjoyable experience.

Also...don't order the generic "hot sake". Good sake is best served room temp. Like other wines there are many different styles from sweet to extra dry. Approach this the same as you would any other wine. If you like very dry or a little sweeter, tell the chef and ask for his suggestion. A good start would be "One Garoshe" (OH-nay ga-ROH-shay), a medium dry.

Hope you enjoy yourself...Kam-pai!!!

Kap

"It's not easy being green"

[antiquity]

Raw flesh is gross. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif

Cooked or vegetarian sushi sounds good. I love ethnic food too, Vietnamese and Indian are my favorites. There are a lot of ethnic food restaurants in Florida.

[mk99]

CarlR I would suggest Salmon or Tuna sushi. I think Salmon especially is probably a good place to start. Of course you can always eat California Rolls which have NO raw fish at all... imitation crab meat, avacado, etc. They're quite tasty too.

"Raw flesh is gross"

You've obviously never seen MY raw flesh. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif

[antiquity]

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[Lewis]

I love sushi!

Has anyone ever tried brown rice instead of white rice?

-Lewis

[marmalady]

Lewis, I would think that the brown rice isn't 'sticky' enough to use - but hey, try it!

There's also a sushi dish called 'chirazi sushi', which means 'scattered sushi'; it's served in a dish, a base of rice, with all the toppings scattered on top - things like the nori seaweed, cooked egg strips, assorted vegatables, and even cooked shrimp or other seafood if you like. Pretty basic, but if you'd like a recipe, let me know.

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[metronycguy]

i like the sea urchin for some reason, has a strange taste to it, and of course the smoked EEL

[KiranA]

At one point, I was obsessed with it, specially avacado and yam tempura rolls.

But now, after over-consumption, I've developed an aversion to it.

Hopefully this too, shall pass http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

[mk99]

Globe, I can see how one can overdose on Sushi in Vancouver. Incredible selection & value.

Vancouver has better sushi than anywhere in Asia... including Japan. Lucky you!

[garvey]

Wouldn't call it an obsession - but yes, it is so good!
I like "chirashi" (think that's correct) where
a variety of sashimi is served atop a large bowl
of that great Japanese rice.
The rest of the family does not appreciate it
and so I have to seduce them with the hibachi menu!

I learned to eat raw fish as a kid when I saw
Robert Mitchum eat it in a WWII movie where he is
a Marine trapped on a Pacific island with a
nun (Deborah Kerr). Macho Sushi!

[Diamond Downs]

I have not had sushi since I left California in 1994 http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif. I love it but just want to go back to Akio's Sushi in Thousand Oaks and get a huge order to take home. Tuna, salmon skin rolls and some eel. Plus maybe a California roll or two. I miss it.

Oh yea, extra wasabi please! http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[maryonwheels46]

Jumping on this post late but did anyone see those Is it crank-yankers or anyway those crasy guys that hurt themselves snort that big line of wasabi?

[jimnms]

That was in Jackass the movie.

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