Category: Sushi Facts And Fiction
How to sharpen your sushi knife is one thing that I would say it’s important you do learn so here is a quick explanation of how it should be done. The best type of stone to have for sharpening you Japanese styled knives is a combination stone that have a different gradient coarseness on either [...]
Sushi is one of the true Japanese dishes that makes full use of fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients. Sushi does not mean raw fish, a completely raw slice of fish, beef or even game dipped in soy sauce are called Sashimi. Sushi as we know it now is a combination of vinegared rice with all [...]
The chefs all agree. The most important cooking tools are excellent and sharp knives. Unarguably, a sushi knife set is priceless. In the same way, amazoning one from the market, whether offline or online, can be a tremendous task as there is just too much advertisements and marketing ploys out there that just cause the [...]
Sushi is ever growing in popularity and today even some of my friends that thought that all raw fish was only good for was bait are now trying and enjoying Sushi. If you are a Sushi virgin? Is the language of sushi overwhelming you? Well have no fear I’ve put together a quick guide to [...]
Lot’s of sushi knife set information is on it’s way. My review on sushi knives, cooking equipment, sushi gift’s and general sushi stuff to come. Well I think that it’s going to be great only your feedback will make it great for you! I have worked at the UK’s probably most famous brand of sushi [...]
Some Sushi video tutorials – Just more of what we love How to make Nigiri sushi. This is a great introduction into making nigiri, not only fish can be used you can create great nigiri with any topping. My favourite
A Little Shun History Kai bought Kershaw knives back in 1978, and created what is now known as the company brand ‘KAI USA’. KAI then grew from the demand for high end quality kitchen knives,still using traditional Japanese knife-making techniques
Zwilling J.A. Henckels MIYABI 7000Pro Usuba Knife: Vegetable Slicer
An usuba knife – also known as usuba bocho – is what’s commonly referred to as a vegetable knife. Its thin blade has very little curve, if at all, and is known for having one of the sharpest and most delicate of edges. This kind of knife is ideal for extremely fine vegetable work requiring [...]
Zwilling J.A. Henckels MIYABI 7000D Shotoh Small Utility Knife: The Dependable Knife
Looking for a utility knife that is both a beauty and a toughie? Well, your search in officially o-v-e-r. Introducing the Zwilling J.A. Henckels MIYABI 7000D Shotoh Small Utility Knife! From a company that is famous for making incredibly sharp and breathtaking cutlery, Zwilling J.A. Henckels products are a cut above the rest. MIYABI knives [...]
Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cermax 9-1/2-Inch Chef’s Knife, Black: Backed by the Best
For a chef’s knife that’s like no other, there can only be Zwilling J.A. Henckels Twin Cermax 9-1/2-Inch Chef’s Knife, Black. In fact, there’s a long list of things to love about it! First, it’s designed using the TWIN Cermax M66 technology. Crafted by hand, the TWIN Cermax M66 blades are made from micro carbide [...]
Kyocera Revolution Series – 7″ Personal Sushi Knife: A New Innovation
Is there a sushi knife that will ever truly satisfy you? Many have made claims of this and that but have totally missed the mark on their promises. If you’re at your wits end, the Kyocera Revolution Series- 7″ Personal Sushi Knife might be your last ray of hope. What is it For? The Revolution [...]
Kyocera KT-200-HIP-D Kyotop Damascus 8.25 Inch Sashimi Knife: For Good Sushi
A sashimi knife is an excellent tool to have in the kitchen if you’re a big fan of cuisine from the Land of the Rising Sun. This knife is the Japanese version of the Western-style slicing knife or carving knife. Its long and narrow blade is ideal for filleting fish, slicing sashimi and other soft [...]
Kyocera CSW-18-BK 9-Inch Ceramic Steel Sharpener: The Sharp Advantage
Ever thought of using a ceramic steel sharpener around the house? It’s a multi-purpose sharpening device that would keep the edges of your cutting implements almost as good as new! All you need now is a trusted name that will treat your tools like royalty. Not all brands are created equal, some are better than [...]
