Choosing the right sushi supplies can make producing delectable dishes a breeze...with a little practice. The popularity of sushi has undoubtedly been on the rise in recent years; not only is it considered a healthy choice, depending on how it's prepared but is also extremely tasty. The increasing demand for this cuisine has been the catalyst for a boom of restaurants taking advantage of the trend.
Up your sushi game by making sure that your kitchen is well equipped with basic equipment and supplies to produce perfect attractive dishes. By guaranteeing that your kitchen can roll quality sushi each and every time, you will see your business thrive and your profits soar.
Rice cooker
Sushi requires large amounts of rice and what better solution than to invest in a quality commercial rice cooker. These products are easy to use countertop pieces of equipment that can produce anywhere between 10 and 55 cups of rice in time periods varying from 20 to 50 minutes; more than ample for even the busiest of sushi bars. These rice cookers will offer a guarantee of perfectly cooked rice with each use.
Rice paddle
Rice paddles are a flat spoon-like scoop which makes scraping out rice simple and quick. Paddles made of wood are perfect to use with rice, especially the sticky variety. If your sushi mixture involves vinegar then either bamboo or plastic paddles work best as metal alternatives will react with the high acidity content and leave a metallic taste to the rice.
Sushi mat
These mats resemble table place mats and are made from closely woven bamboo, the end result being a strong yet flexible mat, perfect for rolling and forming sushi. These mats are a must have item when making sushi, designed to provide even pressure to all sections of the sushi roll and, what's even better, they're inexpensive to purchase. If you make ‘inside out’ sushi rolls it's advised to lay a plastic wrap over the mat before adding the rice to prevent any ingredients sticking to the bamboo.
Sushi knife
Rice is not the only element involved in the perfect sushi. The finely prepared vegetables and fish also needs to be precisely sliced and chopped in order to create attractive dishes. Having the right sushi knife will not only allow you to cut thin slices of fish with precision and dice fresh vegetables but also cut clean sections of the freshly wrapped sushi roll. Research the qualities of the different types of knives such as usuba or nakiri for cutting vegetables, the benefits of sashimi knives for thinly slicing fish and deba knives for gutting and filleting the fish. If you are looking for a multipurpose knife then consider a santoku knife to be able to execute many essential sushi making skills with precision and efficiency.
Sushi Tweezers
Delicate sushi can get a little fiddly to prepare, garnish and serve and so specialist tools are essential. Sushi tweezers can offer the accuracy that chefs need to put the finest details to dishes. With a curved design, the user can get closer to the plate for added precision.
Chopsticks
For a fully authentic experience, make sure you have plenty of chopsticks on hand.
By choosing tools carefully and with the correct know-how you'll soon be able to take these essential sushi supplies and turn them into profitable products for your business.
