Southern Style Sushi Recipes

OSAKA STYLE SUSHI

Steps:

• Cut the fish into thin slices (1/8-inch) against the grain. Using the outside perimeter of the oshibako as a template, place it on top of the sliced fish and cut the edges of the fish to fit inside the box.
• First put a sheet of nori inside the oshibako, and top with the first layer of fish. Then evenly spread a layer of 1-ounce of snow crab. Follow with a layer of 1 teaspoon tobiko, then 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, and a layer of 1 cup sushi rice. Finish with another layer of fish. Then press the oshibako lid to compress and mold the sushi.
• Invert to remove and cut into 6 even pieces crosswise and in half lengthwise to yield 12 pieces. Repeat process for 3 more times to yield 48 rectangular sushi. Keep sushi cold until ready to serve.
• Note: This recipe can be used in conjunction with the other recipes for the elements of the Bento Box of sushi hors d'oeuvres made on the episode which also included: Rice Balls, Maki, and Nigiri Sushi. Also refer to the Sushi Rice recipe as needed.

HOW TO MAKE SUSHI

Steps:

• Wash the rice with cold water until the water runs clear.
• Place rice, water and kombu in rice cooker and cook the rice according to cooker instructions.
• While the rice is cooking, heat the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small pan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
• Once rice has finished cooking, transfer to a large mixing bowl. Gently fold in vinegar mixture.
• Allow rice to cool at room temperature and place a damp cloth over the bowl to avoid the rice drying out.

SARAH'S SPECIAL SUSHI

Steps:

• Wash the rice in several changes of water until the rinse water is almost clear, then drain well. Place the rice and 1 1/4 cups water into a large saucepan with a lid, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Simmer the rice until the top looks dry and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the rice from the heat and allow to sit covered for 20 more minutes to steam.
• Mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the rice with a wooden spoon, and spread the rice out onto a metal sheet pan to cool.
• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Put the first sheet of nori in the oven for 4 minutes to soften. Remove and place shiny-side down on a plastic-wrapped bamboo mat, so the longer side is left-to-right. (The wrap is not essential, but helps keep things clean.) With wet hands, press a layer of rice onto the nori, leaving a 1/2-inch margin on the edge nearest you, and an inch on the farthest-away side. The layer should be roughly 1/2-inch deep, and as flat as possible.
• Lay half the slices of cream cheese in a horizontal line in the center of the sheet. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon garlic, half the crushed cashews, and half the spring onions. Arrange half the strips of smoked salmon next to the cream cheese.
• Pick up the edge of the bamboo rolling sheet, fold the bottom edge of the sheet up, enclosing the filling, and tightly roll the sushi into a firm cylinder. Brush a line of water across the remaining edge of the nori sheet, and press and roll the sheet to seal the roll together. Once the sushi is rolled, wrap it in the mat and gently squeeze to compact it tightly. Repeat with the second sheet of nori and the remaining fillings.
• Cut each roll into 6 slices using a very sharp, wet knife. Have a damp paper towel handy to wipe off any residue, and wet the blade with water for each cut. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi paste.

EASY SUSHI SANDWICHES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a bowl, add the sugar, salt, and vinegar, and stir to combine. Microwave for 2 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved.
• Transfer the rice onto a serving bowl and pour the vinegar mixture over the rice.
• Using a spatula fold in the vinegar into the rice. Have another person fan the rice while mixing to get it down to room temperature.
• Lay 4 sheets of nori onto two sheet pans. Spread half the rice mixture onto the nori on one sheet pan in an even layer. Repeat with the remaining sheet pan.
• Refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes to an hour.
• In a bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and egg until smooth.
• Slowly add the ice water in a steady stream whisking until just mixed.
• Dip the shrimp in the batter until fully coated.
• Heat a large pot of oil to 350˚F (180˚C).
• Add shrimp to the pot and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a wire rack to drain. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
• Once cool, season the shrimp with salt to taste.
• Remove the sheet pans with rice from the refrigerator. Place the first sheet of nori and rice onto a cutting board.
• Mentally divide the rice sheet into fourths. On one fourth, place a layer of cucumber, a layer of avocado, and top with the crab.
• On another fourth, place the sliced avocado and top with the shrimp tempura.
• On another fourth, spread a layer of the cream cheese, then top with smoked salmon and a layer of avocado.
• On the last fourth add a layer of cucumber and avocado.
• Gently invert the other sheet tray with rice onto the sheet tray with toppings, so that the edges are even.
• Cut the sushi into 16 even squares.
• Serve with teriyaki sauce, spicy mayonnaise, and soy sauce.
• Enjoy!