Easy Sushi Maker - Be Sushi Master!

Handle any emergency with Howcast's First Aid app - http://howc.st/jkDRTe Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Koji and more videos in the Japanese Cooking category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/new or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmakers/apply. You may think sushi is just raw fish, but you'd only be half right. It's actually the combination of fish and rice -- and how it's combined is an art form in itself. To complete this How-To you will need: At least a quarter-pound of trimmed, uncooked saltwater fish A sharp knife A cutting board A dollop of prepared wasabi A bowl of water Some ice or a refrigerator (optional) Step 1: Slice fish With a very sharp knife, slice the trimmed fish slab into individual portions so each piece is a rectangle approximately 2-inches long and ¼-inch thick. Tip: To make things easier, cut all your fish at one time, but keep the pieces cold until you use them —put them on a plate and keep it in the refrigerator or on top of some ice. Step 2: Roll rice into ball Moisten your hands with water from your bowl, and scoop an ounce of sushi rice—about the amount that will fit into your palm—and roll it into a ball. Step 3: Shape rice ball Shape the rice ball into an oblong by squeezing it with firm but gentle pressure. Tip: Your rice should be about the same size as your cut piece of fish. Step 4: Dab wasabi on fish Pick up a piece of sliced fish. While palming the shaped rice, scoop up a tiny amount of wasabi with your index finger and gently dab it onto the middle of the fish. Step 5: Press rice against fish Press the shaped rice against the fish and gently but firmly cup the two together until they adhere. Step 6: Squeeze together Firmly squeeze the sushi together until the fish and rice become one. Tap with your right index finger as you go to create a uniform shape. Step 7: Continue process Place the finished sushi on a serving plate or sushi board, and continue making pieces until all the fish is used. Step 8: Garnish plate Garnish the plate with a mound of Japanese pickled ginger and a smaller mound of wasabi. Pour some soy sauce into a small dish and get ready to dunk. Thanks for watching How To Make Sushi! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=howcast