Sushi for Dummies ( Paperback )
This book is a fantastic resource ( and a terrific value at under $12 ) ! I am brand new to sushi - I have eaten it several times out at restaurants . . . but I've never tried making it at home . And even with eating it at Japanese restaurants , I was / am still pretty much a novice .
The book explains EVERYTHING . It's about as comprehensive as you can get - covering everything from the history of sushi . . . to explaining Japanese words and names . . . to breaking down the equipment / materials that you need to make sushi at home . . . to providing step-by-step instructions . . . to including some really terrific recipes . It's written in an easy-to-understand style ( you don't need to be a sushi chef to understand it ) . Even the layout is easy to follow - as the topics go in a sequential kind of order ( they build on each other ) .
In addition to all of this , the authors were thorough enough to include website information where one can purchase absolutely everything imaginable ( equipment , supplies , fish , seafood , and other necessary ingredients ) ! The website info alone would be worth the cost of the book - as I for one don't seem to have much access to sashimi-grade fish & seafood where I live . Prior to the book , I had already gone out an bought a rice cooker , bamboo rolling mats , serving sets , wooden spoons , hangiri tub , etc . ( a lot of which I purchased here on Amazon ) . But in terms of the actual fish needed for sushi , I wasn't really sure where to buy it ( and which stores or companies were trustworthy in terms of product freshness and reliability ) . Sushi for Dummies has solved that dilemna for me . I've already gone to one of the multiple websites detailed in the book and have placed an order for bluefin tuna , yellowfin tuna , salmon , and a couple kinds of roe ! What good would this book be if you couldn't find the ingredients or supplies needed to actually make the sushi ? The authors take care of that with the website info they provide .
Seriously , you really can't go wrong with this purchase . I'm so happy to have this book - and kudos to the authors who wrote it !
001 4 After getting tired of spending $8 for two pieces of sushi at the local sushi bar , I decided to learn to make sushi at home .
I was not interested in spending the next 20 years learning to become a master sushi chef ( or itamae in Japanese ) . I just wanted to have some good sushi without paying a fortune for what was basically nothing more than a couple tablespoons of rice and salmon roe .
I ordered and read several sushi books , including Sushi for Dummies . As a basic primer for learning how make sushi , this book can't be beat . Sushi is all about the rice , and hands down , the author has the clearest and easiest description of how to accomplish this task . It is like she is right there in your kitchen telling you exactly how to cook the rice ( including soaking it beforehand , something other books neglected to mention ) and what proportion of vinegar / sake to use .
The other instructions are equally superb . How to roll both traditional nori covered , and inside out sushi , and how to form cone sushi are all easy to understand and follow along .
Because I just wanted to learn how to make sushi , I skipped all the intro and history stuff . However , this information is included in case anyone else is interested .
Once you learn how make and roll sushi , it's time to look at some recipes . Admittedly , I have not yet tried any of the sushi recipes in this book , but intend to do so in the future . In the meantime , I did try some of the exotic recipes in D.K . ' s Sansei Sushi from Hawaii , a book which I highly recommend .
002 4 Wow . I just finished reading Sushi For Dummies , and was amazed at just how much I learned . The authors have created what must be THE most complete and detailed guide to sushi available anywhere at any price - - and they have done so in a highly readable way , with just the right amount of humor . If you've ever been curious about sushi - - all the different ingredients and styles of sushi , how to make proper sushi rice ( an important step in the process , which merits an entire chapter in this book ) , safe handling techniques , cutting and storing , history and traditions , proper sushi bar etiquette , and much , much more , then you will do no better than buying this book . Five stars !
003 4 After purchasing the book and reading a few of the recipes , I decided to give some of them a try for dinner . The instructions were so easy that I pulled off a sushi dinner for my family that they thought I had practiced making for days . I have taken a sushi making course before , but having the book with me while making dinner proved to be a much needed aid and I am glad I made the small investment . I have also been enjoying the other areas of the book that talk about Sushi Bar manners / etiquette , terms and definitions , and sushi party planning . Most cookbooks I have purchased are just used for recipies and not for reading or cultural education . This dummies book is actually interesting to read from cover to cover and gives the reader more depth than other cookbooks .
004 4 As a sushi fan and amateur chef , I've struggled with this simple but challenging fare for years . This is the handbook I've always wanted . Concise , user friendly , smart and entertaining - here is the book that we've been waiting for .
I'm giving copies to friends and keeping mine right by my chopping block and rice cooker .
005 4 This book actually gives you enough information to go to a sushi bar and NOT be a barbarian . It's easy to read and understand , and well organized . If you want to go the extra mile and prepare your own sushi , the directions are clear and easy to follow , with tons of side information ( like how to know if the fish is REALLY fresh ) and fun ideas . I found the part on correctly making the vinegared rice especially helpful , and the diagrams on how to cut things are great ! There is also a section on manners which I found fascinating . This book is interesting as well as useful !
006 4 This book is terrific . Sushi is all about technique and the authors have managed to convey those techniques clearly and simply . It demystifies the process and explains all those Japanese terms that I can never remember . I only wish it were bigger ( next edition , Wiley ? ? ? )
007 4 I have been a sushi lover for some time now and have just recently realized that I have been a dummy when it came to how vast and versatile sushi really is . ( I never thought about having fruit , cheese , or guacamole as ingredients ) . This book has so many great recipes , I can't try them fast enough . And who would have thought that it is this easy ? Beyond the recipes I love all the history and information on Japanese culture . This book was truely enjoyable to read and will be of permanent use in my kitchen !
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I loved this book . I have bought other sushi books that SAY they can teach you sushi , but end up just being picture books of one style . This book has all of the favourites from the restaurants and an outstanding set of directions for how to CUT the sashimi ! This is the only book you will ever need .
009 4 I loved this book . I have bought other sushi books that SAY they can teach you sushi , but end up just being picture books of one style . This book has all of the favourites from the restaurants and an outstanding set of directions for how to CUT the sashimi ! This is the only book you will ever need .
010 4 This is the first For Dummies book I've seen with pictures . It's a nice try , but I wouldn't make this my only sushi cookbook . The explanations are pretty good and well in keeping with the for dummies tradition . I think sometimes they waffle a little bit on principles ( saying one thing , but then admitting that they do it another way ) .
After reading reviews for this rather unlikely book and for another book with reputedly superb photography , I elected to purchase both and I wasn't disappointed : the other book with the amazing illustrations wasn't expensive and the two really complement each other :
The Complete Book Of Sushi
! The price is right : buy both .
011 4 I used this book to make sushi over the weekend and found it to be very instructive and simple to use ( as well as humorous and pleasant to read ) . I followed the directions for making the rice on the stove top and it turned out perfect ! The detailed maki-rolling instructions / diagrams were easy to follow , and my rolls ended up looking ( and tasting ) great ! My friends were all impressed . I also learned a ton about the cultural aspects of sushi that I didn't know before , and I considered myself fairly knowledgable .
The only reason I give four stars instead of five is that I didn't feel there were enough recipes for different types of rolls , or nearly enough pictures . But the focus of this book is on technique and the process of making sushi ( not necessarily recipes ) and for that it was invaluable . I plan to purchase another book to use solely for recipes .
Side Note : The only other special equipment I purchased was the Joyce Chen Sushi Mat and Rice Paddle Set . You can make great sushi using the techniques in this book without buying a lot of extra kitchen gadgets . I turned my rice out onto a large plastic bowl and it worked great .
012 4 This is a great book on how to make sushi . I haven't been able to make every recipe exactly as described since it is tough to find many of the ingredients where I live , but the food has still come out great and the book is very helpful . I strongly recommend it if you have never tried making sushi before .
013 4 I was able to successfully make basic sushi rolls at home after only reading a few chapters of this book . Excellent for beginners !
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Don't let the title fool you - - this is the best book I've seen for explaining how to make sushi rolls for the first time . I had never done one before , or even seen it done , and this book had me making rolls in just a few minutes . No , they weren't all perfect , but practice helps too !
015 4 Don't let the title fool you - - this is the best book I've seen for explaining how to make sushi rolls for the first time . I had never done one before , or even seen it done , and this book had me making rolls in just a few minutes . No , they weren't all perfect , but practice helps too !
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I am a huge sushi fan and had been curious about trying to make my own . After my first attempt flopped , I started looking for a book that would explain step by step how to create some of my favorite rolls at home . This book provided easy to follow instructions as well as recipes I had never seen before and interesting facts about sushi culture . This was worth every penny !
019 4 I am a huge sushi fan and had been curious about trying to make my own . After my first attempt flopped , I started looking for a book that would explain step by step how to create some of my favorite rolls at home . This book provided easy to follow instructions as well as recipes I had never seen before and interesting facts about sushi culture . This was worth every penny !
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This is a good book to get you started on your sushi career . It has lots of valuable tips on what you need and the procedures , but once you get that under your belt , I found the recipes could be less ' poofy ' and more substantial . But if you need help learning how to season your rice , or about the various styles of sushi that's out there , its a nice book for your collection .
021 4 This is a good book to get you started on your sushi career . It has lots of valuable tips on what you need and the procedures , but once you get that under your belt , I found the recipes could be less ' poofy ' and more substantial . But if you need help learning how to season your rice , or about the various styles of sushi that's out there , its a nice book for your collection .
022 4 Excellent book ! it really covers everything and more that you need to know about making sushi ! Easy and fun to read . It covers everything , from how to pronounce some needed words , what materials you need , where to buy them ( not very useful unless you live in the USA ) , how to prepare rice , to exotic recipes . It is just great !
023 4 This is a great product because it provided exactly what I was looking for . It was easy enough to be a beginner book but detailed with enough information to be helpful beyond the beginner level .
My favorite part is that they offer a lot of vocabulary with definitions and pronunciations that makes eating sushi in a sushi place much easier . So it provides information applicable to both eating out and eating in .
Overall a great find . I would definitely recommend it for a beginner who is looking for more than the over simplified version .
024 4 i am fortunate enough to live awhile in japan and know good sushi ! ! ! plus it is so inexpensive here of course ! ! ! i wanted to have good reference once i leave here , so i got this book ! ! ! ! totally helpful ! ! ! now , when i crave the sushi i know and love . . . . i can pull out this book and have my own guide anywhere i go in the world !
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I had no idea how to prepare sushi before I got this book but i really wanted to learn how becuase i love the stuff and its to expensive at sushi bars . I was very impressed with this book . Its very simple to understand ( hence the title ! ) and has a great layout with lots of superb recipes , enjoy !
026 4 I had no idea how to prepare sushi before I got this book but i really wanted to learn how becuase i love the stuff and its to expensive at sushi bars . I was very impressed with this book . Its very simple to understand ( hence the title ! ) and has a great layout with lots of superb recipes , enjoy !
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Perfect for the novice who loves sushi but is tired of going out for it . Great tips on what you need ; making perfect rice , how to cut ingredients , products you need to do it like the pros . Good recipes , too , altho I wish there were more of them . Well worth the investment if you are interested in making sushi at home .
028 4 Perfect for the novice who loves sushi but is tired of going out for it . Great tips on what you need ; making perfect rice , how to cut ingredients , products you need to do it like the pros . Good recipes , too , altho I wish there were more of them . Well worth the investment if you are interested in making sushi at home .
029 4 Great book for the sushi novice . I gave this to my husband as a gift . . .
he uses it as a sushi bible ! Everything is layed out well , and includes very helpful tips .
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I bought this book to accompany my new sushi kit because reviewers thought the instruction manual didn't have enough information . If you are looking to make a lot of different types of really exotic sushi then this book is for you . I personally just wanted to make some roll type dishes and rice balls . For that the information that comes with the sushi kit is quite complete . All in all I found this book to be overwhelming and way too much info for my uses .
031 4 I bought this book to accompany my new sushi kit because reviewers thought the instruction manual didn't have enough information . If you are looking to make a lot of different types of really exotic sushi then this book is for you . I personally just wanted to make some roll type dishes and rice balls . For that the information that comes with the sushi kit is quite complete . All in all I found this book to be overwhelming and way too much info for my uses .
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california roll was my first option and i followed the guide and now im in a pursued to get a good japanese knife which i got it for less then $10 here in amazon . hope it works fine but u need a very sharp knife other wise u won't have a neat roll because it gets messy .
033 4 california roll was my first option and i followed the guide and now im in a pursued to get a good japanese knife which i got it for less then $10 here in amazon . hope it works fine but u need a very sharp knife other wise u won't have a neat roll because it gets messy .
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This book is a fantastic resource ( and a terrific value at under $12 ) ! I am brand new to sushi - I have eaten it several times out at restaurants . . . but I've never tried making it at home . And even with eating it at Japanese restaurants , I was / am still pretty much a novice .
The book explains EVERYTHING . It's about as comprehensive as you can get - covering everything from the history of sushi . . . to explaining Japanese words and names . . . to breaking down the equipment / materials that you need to make sushi at home . . . to providing step-by-step instructions . . . to including some really terrific recipes . It's written in an easy-to-understand style ( you don't need to be a sushi chef to understand it ) . Even the layout is easy to follow - as the topics go in a sequential kind of order ( they build on each other ) .
In addition to all of this , the authors were thorough enough to include website information where one can purchase absolutely everything imaginable ( equipment , supplies , fish , seafood , and other necessary ingredients ) ! The website info alone would be worth the cost of the book - as I for one don't seem to have much access to sashimi-grade fish & seafood where I live . Prior to the book , I had already gone out an bought a rice cooker , bamboo rolling mats , serving sets , wooden spoons , hangiri tub , etc . ( a lot of which I purchased here on Amazon ) . But in terms of the actual fish needed for sushi , I wasn't really sure where to buy it ( and which stores or companies were trustworthy in terms of product freshness and reliability ) . Sushi for Dummies has solved that dilemna for me . I've already gone to one of the multiple websites detailed in the book and have placed an order for bluefin tuna , yellowfin tuna , salmon , and a couple kinds of roe ! What good would this book be if you couldn't find the ingredients or supplies needed to actually make the sushi ? The authors take care of that with the website info they provide .
Seriously , you really can't go wrong with this purchase . I'm so happy to have this book - and kudos to the authors who wrote it !
035 4 This book is a fantastic resource ( and a terrific value at under $12 ) ! I am brand new to sushi - I have eaten it several times out at restaurants . . . but I've never tried making it at home . And even with eating it at Japanese restaurants , I was / am still pretty much a novice .
The book explains EVERYTHING . It's about as comprehensive as you can get - covering everything from the history of sushi . . . to explaining Japanese words and names . . . to breaking down the equipment / materials that you need to make sushi at home . . . to providing step-by-step instructions . . . to including some really terrific recipes . It's written in an easy-to-understand style ( you don't need to be a sushi chef to understand it ) . Even the layout is easy to follow - as the topics go in a sequential kind of order ( they build on each other ) .
In addition to all of this , the authors were thorough enough to include website information where one can purchase absolutely everything imaginable ( equipment , supplies , fish , seafood , and other necessary ingredients ) ! The website info alone would be worth the cost of the book - as I for one don't seem to have much access to sashimi-grade fish & seafood where I live . Prior to the book , I had already gone out an bought a rice cooker , bamboo rolling mats , serving sets , wooden spoons , hangiri tub , etc . ( a lot of which I purchased here on Amazon ) . But in terms of the actual fish needed for sushi , I wasn't really sure where to buy it ( and which stores or companies were trustworthy in terms of product freshness and reliability ) . Sushi for Dummies has solved that dilemna for me . I've already gone to one of the multiple websites detailed in the book and have placed an order for bluefin tuna , yellowfin tuna , salmon , and a couple kinds of roe ! What good would this book be if you couldn't find the ingredients or supplies needed to actually make the sushi ? The authors take care of that with the website info they provide .
Seriously , you really can't go wrong with this purchase . I'm so happy to have this book - and kudos to the authors who wrote it !
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This is a great book that has pretty much everything you need to know about sushi . I got this because I wanted to learn how to make sushi . I read it cover to cover . In the beginning of the book they say that it's easy and anyone can do it , but once you get into the book it can seem a little complicated and overwhelming . So far I have made maki and hand rolls using pre-cooked rice . I didn't follow a specific recipe , but I followed their tips for the vinegar , rolling , etc . My hand rolls turned out to be a tasty mess but the maki was great ! My next step will be to take on the process starting w / raw rice . I also love that they tell you what to buy and how to take care of the equipment ( although their price estimates for a lot of the equipment are rather high ) . My only real complaint is I wish they had mentioned brown rice sushi . ( Is that an East coast thing ? ) Great book overall .
037 4 This is a great book that has pretty much everything you need to know about sushi . I got this because I wanted to learn how to make sushi . I read it cover to cover . In the beginning of the book they say that it's easy and anyone can do it , but once you get into the book it can seem a little complicated and overwhelming . So far I have made maki and hand rolls using pre-cooked rice . I didn't follow a specific recipe , but I followed their tips for the vinegar , rolling , etc . My hand rolls turned out to be a tasty mess but the maki was great ! My next step will be to take on the process starting w / raw rice . I also love that they tell you what to buy and how to take care of the equipment ( although their price estimates for a lot of the equipment are rather high ) . My only real complaint is I wish they had mentioned brown rice sushi . ( Is that an East coast thing ? ) Great book overall .
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This is my first for Dummies purchase and I am in love with this particular book - it's well written , and layed out for ease of re-referencing previous chapters .
The chapter on the rice is utterly amazing . The homemade vinegar recipe is very TASTY , and on my first try I made unbelievably awesome rice . I didn't have even half of the tools suggested . I ended up cooling it in a glass lasagna dish with a paper plate .
Unfortunately I am only one person and instead of gorging on my tasty rice that day-which is suggested , I ate some and froze the rest in 1cup servings . I've gone home for lunch a few times already and grabbed a rice ball , thrown it in the micro and made some very tasty vegetarian rolls . Even brought some into work to share . Only veggie so far as I haven't found a fish monger in my neighborhood , nor have I gotten up the courage to get sashimi grade delivered to my door . Soon though . . . . this book is a great starting point for my tasty hobby .
039 4 This is my first for Dummies purchase and I am in love with this particular book - it's well written , and layed out for ease of re-referencing previous chapters .
The chapter on the rice is utterly amazing . The homemade vinegar recipe is very TASTY , and on my first try I made unbelievably awesome rice . I didn't have even half of the tools suggested . I ended up cooling it in a glass lasagna dish with a paper plate .
Unfortunately I am only one person and instead of gorging on my tasty rice that day-which is suggested , I ate some and froze the rest in 1cup servings . I've gone home for lunch a few times already and grabbed a rice ball , thrown it in the micro and made some very tasty vegetarian rolls . Even brought some into work to share . Only veggie so far as I haven't found a fish monger in my neighborhood , nor have I gotten up the courage to get sashimi grade delivered to my door . Soon though . . . . this book is a great starting point for my tasty hobby .
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I was looking for an absolute beginner's book for making sushi , and that's what this book is . It covers all the basics and has all the essential recipes . Great book .
043 4 I was looking for an absolute beginner's book for making sushi , and that's what this book is . It covers all the basics and has all the essential recipes . Great book .
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I was delighted to find some great information in this book . The book has an easy to follow format . It is suited for beginners and experienced alike . I'm a sushi chef so most of the information is more of a refreshing course . However , some of the websites suggested in the book can lead you to great finds easily . Dummy or not , this book will bring much joy to your sushi adventure with minimum hassle , headache , and the expense of visiting a sushi chef like myself : P
045 4 I was delighted to find some great information in this book . The book has an easy to follow format . It is suited for beginners and experienced alike . I'm a sushi chef so most of the information is more of a refreshing course . However , some of the websites suggested in the book can lead you to great finds easily . Dummy or not , this book will bring much joy to your sushi adventure with minimum hassle , headache , and the expense of visiting a sushi chef like myself : P
046 4 I read this book from cover to cover twice . It's well laid out and covers most of the aspects of sushi making . It was a very easy read .
I wish it had more pictures . Had lots of illustrations though .
047 4 After years of my husband asking me to learn how to make sushi at home , I discovered Sushi For Dummies . Was I surprised when my husband started reading the book . Just as I thought he was going to give me a list of what recipes he favored for me making , he said , Let's go to a sushi bar , I just read all about it and know what to do . . So hats off and thanks to these authors for giving me a night out . But I can't wait to make some of the fabulous sounding recipes at home , like Crystallized Ginger Creme Brulee , Sake Brownie Souffles , and Grilled Yellowtail Sushi Tamales with Spicy Mango Salsa .
048 4 I have to say I have not read this book , but I took a class from Mineko Moreno last night and she is delightful ! The dishes she made were delicious . Who ever thought of handrolls with roastbeef and Daikon ! ! Not me , but I plan to serve it soon .
Sushi for Dummies ( Paperback )
THIS BOOK IS GREAT FOR PEOPLE THAT WANT TO LEARN ABOUT SUSHI , AND HOW TO MAKE IT . AS ALWAYS THE DUMMIES BOOKS HAVE SIMPLIFIED THE ART OF MAKING SUSHI !
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THIS BOOK IS GREAT FOR PEOPLE THAT WANT TO LEARN ABOUT SUSHI , AND HOW TO MAKE IT . AS ALWAYS THE DUMMIES BOOKS HAVE SIMPLIFIED THE ART OF MAKING SUSHI !
