The most important things you should know before you start
Many people love sushi and it’s no surprise.
It’s healthy, beautiful, and full of flavor. That’s why it’s only natural that more and more people want to try making it at home.
But even though it looks simple – a bit of rice, fish, vegetables, and seaweed – it actually requires precision, knowledge, and technique if you want the result to resemble what you’d get at a good restaurant.
It looks easy – but…
If you’ve tried making sushi yourself, you may have experienced:
- That the rice doesn’t stick properly
- That the rolls fall apart
- That the fish turns out too soft, wet, or tasteless
- Or that it just… doesn’t taste the way you hoped
That’s completely normal.
Sushi is a Japanese art form based on precise techniques that have been passed down through generations.
It takes time to learn and even longer to master. But the good news is, you don’t need to be a professional to learn how to do it right.
What should you know before you start?
Here are a few things you might not be aware of:
- Sushi rice must be treated using a special technique to achieve the right consistency
- Your knife and cutting technique directly affect both the flavor and appearance
- The type of fish you choose and how you store it is crucial for both taste and food safety
- There are different styles of sushi, and each requires its own technique
These details are often overlooked in online recipes and videos and that’s exactly why many people lose motivation quickly.
Learn sushi the Japanese way – with me
In my beginner’s sushi course, you’ll learn:
- How to choose and prepare sushi rice properly (it’s absolutely essential)
- How to buy fish that’s suitable for sushi
- How to understand the ingredients and how they work together
- How to shape and roll sushi using professional techniques
- How to make beautiful and flavorful sushi you’ll be proud to serve
I’ve taught thousands of students from curious home cooks to professionals and I’ll guide you through the entire process with confidence and care.
Read more about Sushi Course 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, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.