I make sushi from scratch every Saturday. It all started with a make-your-own-sushi-kit birthday present from my wonderful sister. Each time, I make my favorite classics: Spicy Tuna Roll, Philadelphia Roll, 49ers Roll. I also make two or three experimental rolls. Some are flops, but very few become classics in their own right. [Image is of Times Square, shot in 2010.]

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Saturday, September 17, 2011

The homemade Pesto Basil Roll is just fantastic. I am still deciding on the missing ingredient. I think some crisp apple slices would work well with the roll. The Pesto is so easy to make: two cups of basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup walnuts, 3-4 cloves of garlic, salt and pepper, and topped with 1/3 cup of grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

The other roll that's on it's way to becoming a classic is the "Thanksgiving" Roll. So far I have fried potatoes (fried on really high heat so they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside), spiced with curry powder, cinnamon, coriander powder, and a hint of cumin. The potato works so well with the flavor, but I'm missing the other ingredient. I tried grilled figs and added some walnuts for crunch, and I also tried spicy hot mustard for a little kick. I have the essence of it, but it's not perfect yet. 











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