Short answer: yes.
Sushi may seem like an art form that requires years of experience and Japanese precision, but in reality, it is a skill that most people can learn with a bit of patience and practice. It’s not about being perfect from the start, it’s about getting started.
The first step is to understand the basic elements: rice, vinegar, fish, vegetables, and seaweed.
Once you learn how to cook and season the rice properly, you are already well on your way. Many people make the mistake of focusing too much on appearance, but taste is just as important and often easier to master in the beginning.
There are many different types of sushi, and some are much more beginner-friendly than others. For example, maki rolls are a great place to start.
Another important point is that sushi doesn’t have to be perfect to taste good. Even professional sushi chefs spend years refining their technique. So if your first rolls are a bit uneven or fall apart, that’s completely normal.
With the right techniques, good ingredients, and practice, you are already well on your way.
Please read more about the cooking class Sushi for beginners
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Zoë has held sushi courses and cooking classes for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Capgemini, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.