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What kind of fish do the Japanese prefer?

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The Japanese have a slightly different view of sushi.

In Japan it is believed that all types of high quality fish can be used for sushi. This means that most sushi restaurants have 15-20 different fish on the menu. With such a large selection the Japanese prefer to eat nigiri.

But before a fish enters a sushi bar the quality of the fish has to meet the specific criteria.

On the class Sushi for beginners you will hear the quality of the fish is decided.

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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.

How long does it take to learn to cut fish for sushi?

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How long it takes learn depends whether the sushi should be served at your own home or in a restaurant.

If you are going to learn how to cut fish for sushi which can be served in a restaurant then it takes several years. There are not 2 fish species that are the same and here are also no 2 cutting techniques that are the same.

One might think is not it just cutting some slices?

Sushi should be a nice and delicate eat where the fish melts in the mouth. In order to get that texture you need to know how to master different Japanese knife techniques. Of course, it takes some time.

On the Sushi course for beginners you learn to use different Japanese knife techniques to cut fish for sushi rolls.

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

Is kaburimaki roll difficult to make?

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Yes, it is a sushi roll that is complex and hard to make because you have to think in whole.

The filling for the sushi roll that should be a delicate. Beside that there is a filling on the outside that should give the sushi roll an additional dimension and depth. You must also be aware that the more raw materials you use in the preparation of the roll the harder it will also taste the individual ingredients.

Salmon is a nice and delicate fish so it do matter which ingredients are added to the fish otherwise you will create an imbalance in the taste experience.

Read more about Sushi chef & sake sommelier Zoë Escher

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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.