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Are there sushi restaurants with a vegetarian menu?

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Vegetarian sushiVegetarian sushi is a much underrated dish in Europe.
Vegetarian sushi what is prepared with care have a fantastic taste and flavors.
In Denmark the selection is quite small and there is not really a menu for vegetarians.

There may be several reasons for that.

It’s much more complicated to make sushi with vegetables than sushi with fish.
The vegetables need to be prepared using different techniques so they do not lose their crispness, but will enhance their flavors.
The presentation of vegetarian sushi is at least as important. Making vegetarian sushi takes about twice as long to make as it may be the reason that it takes up so little on the menu.

Read more about Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier Zoë Escher

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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In what way does a Japanese sushi restaurant differ?

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GinzaThe most exclusive sushi restaurants in Tokyo are very different compared to European sushi restaurants.

The size of a Japanese sushi restaurant can vary widely but often the restaurants are very small. There are no more than 6 – 15 seats in the restaurant and there are several reasons for that.

In the capital Tokyo living there 20 million. Since there are many people in a very small geographic area many Japanese families live in small apartment or houses and they are expensive.
Besides the many people there must also be room for many restaurants and shops.

On most streets have at least one restaurant so in addition to fierce competition between the restaurants.

Japanese do not compromise on the quality of food and service. Tokyo is the city of the world with the highest quality and service. They do everything they can to provide the best possible service.
The fierce competition for food combined with a high restaurant service ensures their survival. In Japan there are many restaurants that live by the motto, rather small but good.

Read more about sushi course for beginners

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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Where is the best place to buy raw materials for vegetarian sushi?

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Vegetarian sushiAs always it is very important to use as fresh vegetables as possible.

When you make vegetarian sushi you must remember that the vegetables are the star and that they are the focal point of the entire menu.
The ideal is to buy organic fresh vegetables either from a farmers market or at a greengrocer.

At a farmers market is often more greengrocer who compete for essentially the same goods. So the quality and variety is greater. By shopping a farmers market you will find that the raw materials in season are cheaper and of better quality than those vegetables that can be bought in a supermarket.

However, there is a raw materials as well be worthwhile to buy a week before it is used like avocado.

Read more about Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier Zoë Escher

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Accenture audit Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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How do I fillet a fish?

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Zoë EsccherThat is a question I get on my courses.

Unfortunately, there is no one single way to do it.
When you fillet a fish for sushi you must be even more careful than what you normally see at a fishmonger. The reason for this is that if a fish is filleted sloppy you can actually taste it when you use it later for Nigiri.

There is a big difference in how a fish is filleted, depending on if it is a flatfish, white fish, salmon, tuna or very small fish. The skin of a fish does also have an impact on how to filet a fish.

If you do not know to fillet a fish you can always ask the fishmonger if he will do all the hard work first. It is important to remember only to purchase fish suitable for sushi.

Please read more about Nigiri sushi course for beginners

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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Are there more opportunities in the vegetarian cuisine?

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Vegetar sushiYes there are undoubtedly several gastronomic possibilities in the vegetarian kitchen.

As you know a tomato is not just a tomato. There are several hundred different tomato varieties and each with their own unique flavor and nuances.

Since everything is eaten raw when it comes to sushi the sushi chef’s skills is really tested, as it requires a longer preparation and clarification of the individual vegetables.

Vegetarian Sushi must be at least as beautiful in presentation, delicate and tasty as sushi with fish.

Read more about Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier Zoë Escher

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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What seafood is best for sushi?

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FiskehandlerIn Denmark there are many types of fish og shellfish which are not used for sushi.

In Japan you can find a large selection of shrimps. The shrimps has a size, taste and character that you can only find in Japan.

In Japan you can get several different types of squid which are used in sushi restaurants. Sea urchins are extremely popular in Japanese sushi restaurants and they have delightful taste.

Every country has their own unique shellfish which is suitable for sushi.  On Nigiri sushi course for beginners I talk more about what you should be aware of when you make nigiri with shellfish.

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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Why is Japanese sushi different?

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NigiriJapanese sushi chefs use several different fish when making sushi and preferably between 6 and 12 in different species.
Japanese sushi chefs are using Japanese knives to fillet a fish. They use some other techniques to cut fish for sushi.
Japanese sushi chefs are using some other techniques to cook sushi rice.
Japanese sushi chefs use Japanese ingredients when they make sushi and other Japanese dishes.
Japanese sushi chefs are using some other techniques to make sushi.
Therefore taste Japanese sushi so much different.

Read more about Sushi Chef & Sake Sommelier Zoë Escher

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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What you must be aware of when you buy ingredients for sushi?

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RiceIn Europe soy is often considered a standard material which can be poured on almost any kind of food.
There is a big difference between Chinese, Japanese and Korean soya sauce and if you want to eat authentic Japanese sushi, it is important to use a Japanese soya sauce.

In Japan, soy is not just soy sauce the selection of soy is very large. In a classic Japanese supermarket you can find several rows with soy sauce.
It is important to use the right soy sauce sushi, noodles and other Japanese dishes. If you use the wrong soy sauce sushi you will not get the full dining experience. Since 40 % of the dining experience depends on using the right soy sauce.

Read more about Sushi course for beginners

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Zoë gives lectures and has held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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Which knife do you use to cut fish?

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Sushi knifeAs you probably know it is best to use a sushi knife to cut fish for sushi.

There are several different types of knives and not all of them is suitable. I prefer to use a good Japanese sushi knife sushi.

The Japanese are the ones who know most about sushi and the kitchen utensil used for sushi. The Japanese knife blade has a slope which you can not find on European sushi knife.

For those who do not know is a world difference in taste, depending on whether the fish are cut with a European knife or Japanese sushi knife.

Please read more about Sushi course for beginners

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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What is the biggest challenge when making sushi?

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Zoë EscherThe biggest challenge is to cook sushi rice to perfection.

Sushi rice are more delicate to cook than other types of rice. The weather can influence the cooking of sushi rice.

In Denmark we do not have extreme weather fluctuations which you can be experienced in the US or in Japan.
If you cook sushi rice on a regular basis all year you will notice how the weather affects the sushi rice.

The cooking time and the amount of water can slightly vary from the weather. You must just stay on your toes and constantly keep track of how the rice is cooked.

Please more about Sushi Course for Beginners

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Zoë has lectured and held sushi courses for A. P. Moller – Maersk, Hugo Boss Nordic, Novo Nordisk, Novartis, Velux, Gorrissen Federspiel, Beierholm revision, Elbek & Vejrup and many more.

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