Comments on: So… What is Sushi??? http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/17/so-what-is-sushi/ All about sushi, nigiri, and maki Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:09:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Allison http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/17/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-55936 Allison Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:59:01 +0000 http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/31/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-55936 <strong>Sierra</strong> - I always use regular mayo - I use Best Foods, but I've also used Miracle Whip when I've been visiting friends and that's all they had. Both work well enough. :) <strong>Sheila</strong> - Exactly! :) Hm, I'm not sure about the unagi... I haven't really noticed it being hard to find, but at the same time I've been avoiding using it at home since it's not sustainable (plus, I like my <a href="http://fridgg.com/blog/sushi-and-a-sustainable-replacement-for-unagi-394.html" rel="nofollow">fake version of unagi</a> even better, if I do say so myself. :D ) Sierra – I always use regular mayo – I use Best Foods, but I’ve also used Miracle Whip when I’ve been visiting friends and that’s all they had. Both work well enough. :)

Sheila – Exactly! :) Hm, I’m not sure about the unagi… I haven’t really noticed it being hard to find, but at the same time I’ve been avoiding using it at home since it’s not sustainable (plus, I like my fake version of unagi even better, if I do say so myself. :D )

]]> By: Sheila S http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/17/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-51176 Sheila S Mon, 03 May 2010 17:03:35 +0000 http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/31/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-51176 I have the hardest time getting people to try sushi until I tell them that it does not mean you have to eat raw fish. Sushi is about the rice. (Although originally meant for fish preservation). I tell them its like ordering pasta - pasta is the base like sushi rice is and then you can put whatever your heart desires on top of that. YUM. Personally I love the raw fish and just discovered scallops but I have even made it with BBQ chicken. P.S. What is the deal with BBQ eel? Why can't you find it in the stores anymore? I have the hardest time getting people to try sushi until I tell them that it does not mean you have to eat raw fish. Sushi is about the rice. (Although originally meant for fish preservation). I tell them its like ordering pasta – pasta is the base like sushi rice is and then you can put whatever your heart desires on top of that. YUM. Personally I love the raw fish and just discovered scallops but I have even made it with BBQ chicken. P.S. What is the deal with BBQ eel? Why can’t you find it in the stores anymore?

]]> By: Sierra http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/17/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-49263 Sierra Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:51:36 +0000 http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/31/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-49263 Hi, I LOVE making sushi too and am loving some your your recipes. thank you! One question; i always use japanese mayo for my sauce but in all your recipes it just says mayo. Can i use regular mayo (like kraft) for the sauces? Its a lot cheaper. Hi, I LOVE making sushi too and am loving some your your recipes. thank you!
One question; i always use japanese mayo for my sauce but in all your recipes it just says mayo. Can i use regular mayo (like kraft) for the sauces? Its a lot cheaper.

]]> By: Allison http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/17/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-38711 Allison Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:07:26 +0000 http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/31/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-38711 <strong>Carlo</strong> - Thanks! Most of the ingredients I use are fairly common, and can be found at normal grocery stores. Those that are more exotic are usually from Japanese supermarkets, like Mitsuwa or Marukai. Or if you don't have a Japanese supermarket near you, I believe a lot of the supplies and ingredients can be ordered online. <strong>Regina and Katie</strong> - Thanks, if I'm ever in that area I'll definitely have to try both Hayashi and Shiki! :) Carlo – Thanks! Most of the ingredients I use are fairly common, and can be found at normal grocery stores. Those that are more exotic are usually from Japanese supermarkets, like Mitsuwa or Marukai. Or if you don’t have a Japanese supermarket near you, I believe a lot of the supplies and ingredients can be ordered online.

Regina and Katie – Thanks, if I’m ever in that area I’ll definitely have to try both Hayashi and Shiki! :)

]]> By: Regina http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/17/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-37774 Regina Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:33:59 +0000 http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/31/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-37774 Well I would never point you in the wrong way with that place! I love it! But just be sure to try that Screaming O roll. You will thank me later! And my friend mentioned Shiki- Im moving to Briar Creek next month so I plan on trying that. And by the way try not to go to Hayashi on a Friday. Its small and you will wait. As for the stuff we try at home, we look at all the fusion roll examples we find. And we have tried all kinds of sauces we make. Its fun to do! And who knew my husband could make perfect rolls. We normally purchase our tuna from Lowes or Whole Foods. Good luck and let me know what you think when you try that place! Well I would never point you in the wrong way with that place! I love it! But just be sure to try that Screaming O roll. You will thank me later! And my friend mentioned Shiki- Im moving to Briar Creek next month so I plan on trying that. And by the way try not to go to Hayashi on a Friday. Its small and you will wait. As for the stuff we try at home, we look at all the fusion roll examples we find. And we have tried all kinds of sauces we make. Its fun to do! And who knew my husband could make perfect rolls. We normally purchase our tuna from Lowes or Whole Foods. Good luck and let me know what you think when you try that place!

]]> By: Katie http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/17/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-37772 Katie Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:53:37 +0000 http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/31/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-37772 Just a comment to Regina (not sure if you'll see this since you posted awhile ago)-- I live a ways south of Raleigh (in Fayetteville), but my husband and I routinely drive up to Durham to eat at Shiki Sushi, another amazing sushi bar in the area. I've never tried Hayashi, but your post has convinced me to give it a try! And if you're up for a bit of competition, you should definitely check out Shiki-- If it wasn't a Monday night, I'd make the hour and a half drive up there right now to get some. It's THAT good! We want to start trying to make it at home as well. I was hoping to find a class in Raleigh, but so far haven't had any luck! I guess we'll have to settle for the internet and lots of experimentation! Just a comment to Regina (not sure if you’ll see this since you posted awhile ago)– I live a ways south of Raleigh (in Fayetteville), but my husband and I routinely drive up to Durham to eat at Shiki Sushi, another amazing sushi bar in the area. I’ve never tried Hayashi, but your post has convinced me to give it a try! And if you’re up for a bit of competition, you should definitely check out Shiki– If it wasn’t a Monday night, I’d make the hour and a half drive up there right now to get some. It’s THAT good!

We want to start trying to make it at home as well. I was hoping to find a class in Raleigh, but so far haven’t had any luck! I guess we’ll have to settle for the internet and lots of experimentation!

]]> By: Regina http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/17/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-30934 Regina Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:07:40 +0000 http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/31/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-30934 I check into your site from time to time. I enjoy reading your posts as well and the readers. My husband and I are HUGE sushi fans. I get the craving at least once a month to just go and eat a huge platter!!! However, since the price of gas and food has gone up so much, I have to behave and we had to stop spending $70 at a time on sushi. We live in Raleigh NC and just moved here from the coast of NC. We decided that we could make sushi at home and are testing out all kinds of things! (and its going well and saving money!) I want to leave a post on here about the BEST sushi we have ever eaten. I would love to make what we do at home the exact way they do, however I know I dont have all the secrets. We have eaten at sushi bars all over the US, and tried all types of rolls. This place beats anything we have ever had! Its a really small private owned bar in a small strip mall in Raleigh NC. Im sending the link to for people to take a look at the sushi bar menu. It has photos and the make up of each roll. If you can duplicate any of them it is worth the shot! Try the Screaming O roll, and the Mt. Fuji. And if anyone that reads on your sight is ever in the Raleigh area, I highly recommend this place. I promise you will think its the best ever!!!! hayashijapaneserestaurant.com I check into your site from time to time. I enjoy reading your posts as well and the readers. My husband and I are HUGE sushi fans. I get the craving at least once a month to just go and eat a huge platter!!! However, since the price of gas and food has gone up so much, I have to behave and we had to stop spending $70 at a time on sushi. We live in Raleigh NC and just moved here from the coast of NC. We decided that we could make sushi at home and are testing out all kinds of things! (and its going well and saving money!) I want to leave a post on here about the BEST sushi we have ever eaten. I would love to make what we do at home the exact way they do, however I know I dont have all the secrets. We have eaten at sushi bars all over the US, and tried all types of rolls. This place beats anything we have ever had! Its a really small private owned bar in a small strip mall in Raleigh NC. Im sending the link to for people to take a look at the sushi bar menu. It has photos and the make up of each roll. If you can duplicate any of them it is worth the shot! Try the Screaming O roll, and the Mt. Fuji. And if anyone that reads on your sight is ever in the Raleigh area, I highly recommend this place. I promise you will think its the best ever!!!!

hayashijapaneserestaurant.com

]]> By: Carlo http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/17/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-20642 Carlo Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:35:12 +0000 http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/31/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-20642 wow! i was just checking out your site. where do you get all those ingredients!? the recipes all look so good..im really currous as to what i'd find sitting in your fridge! hehe.. (anyway stumbled on to your site while i was looking for instructions how to make good sushi rice--something im really having difficulty with.) wow! i was just checking out your site. where do you get all those ingredients!? the recipes all look so good..im really currous as to what i’d find sitting in your fridge! hehe..

(anyway stumbled on to your site while i was looking for instructions how to make good sushi rice–something im really having difficulty with.)

]]> By: Allison http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/17/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-5985 Allison Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:51:00 +0000 http://sushiday.com/archives/2006/10/31/so-what-is-sushi/#comment-5985 It varies. Those with raw fish are typically cold, so the fish doesn't go bad, while those that are tempura fried are usually warm. It generally depends on what ingredients are being used in the sushi, since some need to stay cold and others are better warm or hot. It varies. Those with raw fish are typically cold, so the fish doesn’t go bad, while those that are tempura fried are usually warm. It generally depends on what ingredients are being used in the sushi, since some need to stay cold and others are better warm or hot.

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