California+Roll





What is nori?

Describe how to toast the sheets of nori using the gas stove range (start with step 2): - Notice in the picture their nori become wrinkled. It is crucial to be patient when toasting the nori and not to put it too close to the flame. You want your sheet of nori to remain flat for rolling sushi.

What is rice vinegar?

What tip did the chef at Mitsuru give for working with the bamboo mat? Wrap the mat in saran wrap to prevent sticking

Describe how to pit and peel an avocado?

What is the purpose of pickled ginger (Scroll down the page to step 7)? When do you use it? What is wasabi?

a Japanese plant with a thick green root that tastes like strong horseradish and is used in cooking, especially in powder or paste form as an accompaniment to raw fish.

How does sushi rice differ from other types of rice?

What type of bowl will you need when cooling the rice //(refer to recipe for more information)//? //"Turn the cooked rice into a large, flat-bottmed, non-metallic bowl."//

How will you know when the rice is ready? (2 signs)//(refer to recipe for more information)// //"Keep slicing and fanning until the rice has reached room temperature and looks shiny"//

What culture does sushi represent?

What role does sushi play in this culture?

What is maki?

What is ngiri?