raw fish

Can you use any fish for sushi?

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Yes and no.

Many different types of fish can be used for sushi. However, not all fish are suitable for sushi.

When making sushi, it is not enough to simply consider the type of fish you buy. There are several things to keep in mind when fish is going to be eaten raw.

Which fish should you choose for sushi?

Salmon and tuna are probably the fish most people associate with sushi. But there are other types of fish that can be used as well.

However, this does not mean that you can buy just any salmon, tuna, or other fish and use it raw for sushi.

Fish can vary greatly. How the fish has been handled before it reaches you also matters. That is why it is important to know what to look for when choosing fish for homemade sushi.

This is one of those areas where a little knowledge can make a big difference.

In my Sushi Course for Beginners, you will learn more about the fish used for sushi. You will also learn what to consider when buying and preparing fish for sushi at home.

This will make it easier to make the right choices when buying fish for your homemade sushi.

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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.

What kind of fish can be eaten raw?

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Basically, all fish can be eaten raw. However, there is a big BUT.

Not all types of fish are suitable for eating raw. There are several reasons for this.

  1. In some fish species, the structure of the fish meat is of a quality that makes them unsuitable for being eaten raw. It requires you to be a Japanese trained sushi chef to be able to see that.
  2. The place where fish has been caught plays an important factor. There are some places where the world’s oceans are having a hard time due to local pollution. Fish caught in those places should never be eaten raw.
  3. Fish sold at fish auctions is divided into quality grades. Everything that is eaten raw must be of the best quality to avoid getting sick. It requires you to be a Japanese trained sushi chef to be able to see that too.

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.

What is the advantage of using fish while they are in season?

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FiskThere are many advantages in using fish that are in season.

They are above all cheaper. You may find that the price falls quite a bit because the fishmonger has plenty of that specific fish.

You also get the opportunity to taste several different kinds. Since each season are characterized by different types of fish.

Please be aware that the fish must have a freshness and quality so it is suitable for sushi. You must ask the fishmonger who can tell you more about the quality of the fish he sells.

You must remember that fish are eaten raw must always be frozen before it is served. 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.

What is sashimi?

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SashimiSashimi is raw fish slices without rice.

It is a dish which the fish slices are cut in such a way that they highlight the fish’s qualities.

Sashimi slices is not the same fish slices used for Nigiri. Sashimi slices are larger and abroad will often be square and 1 cm. thick.
This is because the sashimi dish in countries like Japan can be a full meal.

The picture shows a sashimi plate in Tokyo as you can see several different seafood had been used to create the dish.
The size of the dish is larger than what you typically experience in Europe as it is for 2 people.

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.