Monday, July 27, 2009

Japanese traditional food –SUSI(3)

NIGIRI-SUSI, each portion consists of a bite-sized serving of vinegared rice and a topping. Usually, the NETA(topping) is some kind of seafood. many kinds of fish are served, both red and white, shrimp and squid, all kinds of shellfish... there are a tremendous variety of topping. in the jargon of the SUSI shop, the rice base for the SUSI is known as the SHARI.

the chef blends vinegar into streaming-hot, freshly cooked rice, using a paddle. it takes skill to mix the vinegar into the rice without crushing the individual grains. the sugars in the vinegar form a coating around each grain of rice. this stops them from becoming sticky and seals in the flavor.

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