Sushi

How the Japanese fish monger keeps fish in Tokyo

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The Japanese have some strict rules for handling fish. On the cooking class I teach I follow the Japanese rules which are more strictly than the Danish rules. I do this for the health of the students.

It does matter how fish are stored.
All fish species have their own bacteria and to prevent the different bacteria from being transferred to each other it is best to keep fish separate.

In Japan, it is not enough that the different fish are kept separate. They are also wrapped in tightly closed films so that the fish do not dry out.
It is also important keep the fish cold all the time unless they are used in the preparation of sushi.

At Sushi course for beginners I talk more about handling fish for sushi.

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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.

Is it unhealthy to eat a lot of tuna?

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The tuna is a popular fish eaten all over the world.
As most people are aware that tuna contains a little mercury because we are having difficult in taking care of the planet.

The National Board of Health recommends that you do not eat more than 200 grams of tuna per week.

The Japanese are only population in the world who eats the most tuna. The Japanese population eat approx. 80% of all the tuna sold on the world market. Although they consume large amounts of tuna that far exceed the 300 grams per week they are still the population who live longest.

I am not worried about eating tuna. I think hair dyeing is more unhealthy to the body than 200 grams of tuna.

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.

What is the biggest challenge in learning how to make sushi?

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I would like to say that cooking rice is a challenge in Denmark. The weather in Denmark changes a lot compared to other countries such as the south of France. We have 4 seasons and it is often seen that the temperature changes several times within the different seasons.

This means that it takes longer to learn how to cook sushi rice because you must be able to cook sushi to perfection in all kinds of weather all year round.

Unfortunately, the fewest ones are aware that the weather affects the amount of water for sushi, cooking time and temperature.

At Sushi course for beginners I talk more about boiling sushi rice to perfection.

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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.

Do Japanese sushi restaurants decorate the food in the same way as in Denmark?

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If you visit a classic Japanese sushi restaurant in Tokyo then you will notice some difference. Japanese sushi looks very simple with European eyes. In Japan Sushi chefs do not have the same tradition of topping the food as we do in Europe.
This is because Japanese sushi chefs have a different gastronomic view of their food in Denmark.

In Japan there is no chili mayonnaise which is very popular as topping out of Japan.
If a Japanese sushi restaurant in Tokyo decorates the food then it is to give the raw materials used to make that piece of sushi an extra flavor dimension so that the guest gets a unique gastronomic experience.

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.

Japanese donburi with tuna

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In 2013 I made this beautiful fisherman dish which called doburi.

The dish looks very simple but it is certainly not. If you make a dish that is so simple then the sushi rice must be cooked to perfection.
The tuna must be equally large and cut on such that the slices are silky and melt in the mouth. Needless to say, you must handle the cutting techniques used to cut tuna.

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.

How often do Japanese eat sushi in Tokyo?

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The Japanese are very fond of sushi. But, they do not eat as much sushi as most people think. Sushi in Japan accounts for less than 15% of Japanese cuisine.
The Japanese cuisine has so many dishes and food styles that there is always something new to try. The Japanese people try their best to eat as varied as possible so when the day is over they have been through the entire diet pyramid.

Sushi is a dish that the Japanese like to spend som time to enjoy therefore it is not eaten on a busy day. Like so many others sushi is often eaten in weekends.

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.

When is it best to travel to Japan?

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You can travel to Japan at all times of the year.
The weather is more varied in Japan as you can experience both typhoons and rainy season. You should be aware that winter can be very cold while summers can be very hot with high humidity.
There are times of the year where it is more advantageous to travel to Japan.

Spring and fall are definitely the best times to travel to Japan. At that time, it is neither too hot nor too cold. It is also times when the weather is stable without the large variations and the temperature is about 20-22 degrees.

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.

What makes the Japanese cuisine so interesting?

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What makes the Japane cuisine very interesting is that it is very large and varied. There are many styles like sushi as most people know in Denmark and Europe.

There are styles like tempura, classic stews, soups, noodles, sticks, dishes cooked on a roast plate, deep frying dishes, grilled dishes, cooked dishes, vegetarian dishes, appetizers, snacks, dessert. There is a wealth of Japanese styles.

There are so many styles that it is lige having the entire European cuisine located in Japanese cuisine.

The many food style make dining in Japan unqiue and very interesting. It is also the reason why the Japanese are the world’s longest living population.

You can read more about the course Traditional Japanese cooking class 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.

Is it difficult to cut fish for nigiri?

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FiskIt is difficult to cut fish nigiri and there are several reasons.

There are not two species that are exactly alike.
Even within one species there is a big difference such as tuna.
The size of the fish will be different and the structure and the fibers of the fish meat is also different. That will have a direct impact on how you slice the fillet.

You can always tell if a fish for nigiri is cut the right way. The the fish slice is silky and almost melts in your mouth.
To get the experience it is important to have knowledge of the fish and Japanese cutting technique to fillet the best way possible.

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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Which fish does Japanese sushi chefs use to make a fish stock?

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Fish make up the whole foundation of Japanese cuisine.
A classic fish stock is used in many different way with the Japanese cuisine. It is used for soups, dressings, marinating, sauces or cooking of raw materials.
The most favorite Japanese fish used for the popular fish stock Bonito. The fish is available in many different qualities and it is the one who gives the unique flavor and aroma that characterizes Japanese cuisine.

The fish bonito is one of the most important raw material to a Japanese chef. It is found on the shelf in most restaurants in Japan.

At Japanese noodle soup for beginners course the attendents will learn how to make the fish stock as it is made in Japan.

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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.