Sushi....

[Podie]

Sushi. Hmm... I don't get it. The concept of raw fish (fnarr) just doesn't sound right. Then again, I seem to recall someone saying that it's a misconception etc etc... The truth is, I just don't know. I like my food (mmm... pie) but I just haven't had the courage to try Sushi...

So...

1) Can someone explain what Sushi really is..?
2) Is it all raw fish..?
3) Anyone in the SE / London want to arrange a PH Sushi night out to help educate me..??!?!

[chim_knee]

2) No. I don't eat fish (well some, ffnar) but I have been known to have "sushi" (not sure whether strictly is should be fish to qualify). But I used to have Teriaki Chicken sushi rolls and cucumber&carrot rolls etc.

[Einion Yrth]

Sushi is the flavoured rice, the raw fish is sashimi, and actually it's very nice indeed. I live nowhere near london however, so you'll have to educate yourself. Sorry.

[Hughesie2]

start off with Sashimi, part cooked, think rare steak and perfectly cooked Tuna and build upto Sushi...

Oh and Cold sake as well !!

[ZR1cliff]

There are a lot of sushi bars in London and ive been thinking about trying sushi myself lately,they look like nicely made chocolates at a distance and are probaly very nutritous although i would enliken it to oral sex.

[NUTSKIE..]

Podie,

I ushed to go to sschool with a girl called sushie

[Podie]

Hmm... it's this raw deal that I'm not sure on. For example, my steak needs to KNOW it's been cooked.. to the extent I should be able to use it for soling my shoes - none of this wipes it's arse and lop its horns off nonsense...

[Hughesie2]

Einion Yrth said:

Sushi is the flavoured rice, the raw fish is sashimi, and actually it's very nice indeed. I live nowhere near london however, so you'll have to educate yourself. Sorry.

eh ?

ask jeeves said:

Quick Definitions for 'sushi' Email This | About noun: rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed

ask jeeves said:

Quick Definitions for 'sashimi' Email This | About noun: very thinly sliced raw fish

i thought Sashimi was partly cooked, but i guess not now !!

[andy mac]

Sushi actually refers to raw vegetables, not raw fish....

[Podie]

Hughesie2 said:

Einion Yrth said: Sushi is the flavoured rice, the raw fish is sashimi, and actually it's very nice indeed. I live nowhere near london however, so you'll have to educate yourself. Sorry. eh ?

See my first post, and point no 3....!

[-DeaDLocK-]

First off, Japanese food ain't all raw fish. There is plenty of cooked stuff, including noodles, meat, rice and fish.

Secondly, "sushi" specifically refers to the glutinous vinegared rice and generically to the servings of said rice with toppings, not raw fish. "Sashimi" is filleted seafood, most commonly raw but also served cooked.

I think Sushi is very tasty - the rice itself is quite subtle but flavoursome, and when dipped in Soy Sauce is quite a nice combination. Not at all too at odds with the British pallette.

The raw fish itself can at first taste quite bland - it's got a soft texture and is fairly tasteless, but it is by no means offensive. Lots of people seem to have it in their heads that raw fish is somehow gross - these people have never tried it.

Go and try it one evening - it really isn't as weird as it may seem.

[rich1231]

Sashimi.. I dont think Sashimi is part cooked? It should be raw.

Thinly sliced fish is soooooo hard to get right.

I enjoy making Sushi and Sashimi.. its great fun.

Going on a course soon to get more up to speed.

It is great food to eat as well. Give it a go you will be hooked!! :-)

[Podie]

OK, so there is a lot of confusion over sushi etc..

Anyone fancy a PH night out..?

If so, recommend a good place in London and I'll get round to organising summat

[ErnestM]

Podie said:

Sushi. Hmm... I don't get it. The concept of raw fish (fnarr) just doesn't sound right. Then again, I seem to recall someone saying that it's a misconception etc etc... The truth is, I just don't know. I like my food (mmm... pie) but I just haven't had the courage to try Sushi... So... 1) Can someone explain what Sushi really is..? 2) Is it all raw fish..? 3) Anyone in the SE / London want to arrange a PH Sushi night out to help educate me..??!?!

Eat the green one...

(actually don't - the green condiment that is traditionally served with sushi is wasabi which is a high octane Japanese horseradish)

The Mrs eats sushi quite a bit (she's, like, so totally California ya know). I can stomach some of the salmon roe variety and actually the salmon stuff itself but do not care for the other stuff (especially not the squid as I have visions of it suckering on to my esphagial pathway half way down)

Advice - go to a Japanese restaurant and not a sushi bar, that way if you don't like the stuff, you can always opt for a delicious Japanese steak meal (prepared, traditionally, by the chef in front of you).

Highly recommended: Benihana

www.benihana.com/locator.asp?search=London


ErnestM

[vixpy1]

Podie said:

OK, so there is a lot of confusion over sushi etc.. Anyone fancy a PH night out..? If so, recommend a good place in London and I'll get round to organising summat

I have never actually eaten Sushi, but have been told i would love it..

So, I'd be up for a PH Sushi night.

[rude girl]

Podie said:

If so, recommend a good place in London and I'll get round to organising summat

Sounds like Rich1231's place is the best recommendation at the moment. I'll organise parking if he wants to name the date.

I've tried some sushi but not been very adventurous yet. I'm up for it

Edited to say can I stay at your place Pod?

>> Edited by rude girl on Wednesday 10th August 15:42

[vixpy1]

rude girl said:

I'm up for it

So i've heard

[slikk]

Go to M & S or Pret a Mange, buy a box and eat it. If you dont like it, dont do it again. If you do, go to a restaurant and find out how good it really can be.

(mmmm, pickled ginger.. .. ..)

kim

[Podie]

vixpy1 said:

rude girl said: I'm up for it So i've heard

rude girl said:

Edited to say can I stay at your place Pod?

er.. on that premise...

[Incorrigible]

Podie said:

For example, my steak needs to KNOW it's been cooked.. to the extent I should be able to use it for soling my shoes - none of this wipes it's arse and lop its horns off nonsense...

You are of course wrong, so wrong

Also when they say "perfectly cooked tuna steak" that will be like a rare beef steak



I think sir should probably stick with his pie

Hmmmm pie