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Seriously, I make sushi at home all the time. If you go to an ethnic store (like Paldo world, although there are also ethnic places in stores like Safeway) and look for nori sheets you'll be pretty much ok. Just make sure to look for a few things:
1) Make sure that the packages are airtight when you purchase them. If you open the package and don't use all of the sheets (VERY possible), make sure to put it into a sealable bag.
2) Make sure to check the dates and grab from the back. Old nori is still usable but can have a bit of a "scaly" or "fishy" taste that you are not looking to add to your sushi.
As for preparing the sheets, you'll want to keep them as dry as possible. Keep air off of them and you'll be ok. It sounds like you may have gotten some stale nori sheets.
One last hint (as if this isn't long enough!), you CAN use a half sheet (if you look, the sheets are actually perforated and can be cut in half easily). Many first-time sushi makers have the habit of using too much nori and make their rolls FAR to big. Half sheets will do the job.
Enjoy! :)
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I've had the same problem with the seaweed from asian markets not appearing to be of the same quality and texture as in restaurants. To my understanding, it's the same product, but our inexperience in terms of preparation may leave the seaweed looser around the filling than hoped for.
I've never perfected it, but I don't think there's a specific seaweed you're missing, though you could try buying or ordering different kinds of nori and seeing if that will work better.
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http://www.mahalo.com/How_to_Make_Sushi
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As a side note, this site has a great photo walk through for making sushi at home.
http://sushicup.com/maki-nori-preparation-sushi-rice-on-nori-6/2007/07/11/
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December 16, 2008 07:26 PM
How do you get/make sushi-grade seaweed?
I've tried to make sushi at home, but the seaweed wrap was never the texture/quality that I've had in sushi restaurants. I bought sheets of seaweed at an asian supermarket.
Do I need to do anything to prepare those sheets of seaweed? Is there a better way to get the seaweed wraps for home made sushi?
Do I need to do anything to prepare those sheets of seaweed? Is there a better way to get the seaweed wraps for home made sushi?
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| December 16, 2008 07:44 PM |
1) Make sure that the packages are airtight when you purchase them. If you open the package and don't use all of the sheets (VERY possible), make sure to put it into a sealable bag.
2) Make sure to check the dates and grab from the back. Old nori is still usable but can have a bit of a "scaly" or "fishy" taste that you are not looking to add to your sushi.
As for preparing the sheets, you'll want to keep them as dry as possible. Keep air off of them and you'll be ok. It sounds like you may have gotten some stale nori sheets.
One last hint (as if this isn't long enough!), you CAN use a half sheet (if you look, the sheets are actually perforated and can be cut in half easily). Many first-time sushi makers have the habit of using too much nori and make their rolls FAR to big. Half sheets will do the job.
Enjoy! :)
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December 16, 2008 07:38 PM
I wrote a guide for Mahalo on how to make sushi, found here: http://www.mahalo.com/How_to_Make_Sushi I've had the same problem with the seaweed from asian markets not appearing to be of the same quality and texture as in restaurants. To my understanding, it's the same product, but our inexperience in terms of preparation may leave the seaweed looser around the filling than hoped for.
I've never perfected it, but I don't think there's a specific seaweed you're missing, though you could try buying or ordering different kinds of nori and seeing if that will work better.
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http://www.mahalo.com/How_to_Make_Sushi
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December 17, 2008 11:18 PM
Although I appreciate the link to mahalo's guide (and will use it), I have to select another answer as the best. Wish I could give you both the "best" moniker...
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December 17, 2008 11:19 PM
No problem! I'm glad you found an answer you thought was helpful. Let us know how the sushi turns out.
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December 16, 2008 07:41 PM
I don't think you have to do anything to the nori. At least we don't. Perhaps it's the quality of the nori your getting. As a side note, this site has a great photo walk through for making sushi at home.
http://sushicup.com/maki-nori-preparation-sushi-rice-on-nori-6/2007/07/11/
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