krysti_c's Journal

Culinary Foray #1

I think I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so!

I love the fresh flavors and unique textures of sushi. I have a few favorite sushi restaurants throughout the San Diego region, but now that I've moved to the PQ area, which is a bit removed from all my favorite sushi spots, I have been reluctant to try a new one. Sushi restaurants can be so hit or miss. This fear of the unknown, possibly sketchy sushi restaurant, coupled with a burning desire to eat sushi more often, fueled my adventure in sushi making. My pal Sara L generously loaned her sushi handbook to me, and I headed straight for Ranch 99 Market, the local treasure trove of Asian foodstuffs. I purchased sushi rice, sushi rice vinegar, wasabi, ginger, krab, salmon sashimi, seaweed, sesame seeds, a bamboo mat, soy sauce, soy sauce dishes, and chopsticks. I was ready to rock and roll!

I started by preparing the sushi rice (sumeshi). Once that was cooling, I started on the actual rolls. I made inside out California rolls, and a krab salad with Sara's recipe. It wasn't too hard! Roxanne, my housemate, and I were ecstatic with the results. And the best part is, now I can make my own sushi creations any time, day or night!

Pictures to follow shortly.