Sushi alternatives
Jun 4, 2011, 2:46 pm
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Sushi alternatives
Working on an idea...trying to come up with an alternative for Sushi for a few people who don't like a)fish and b)rice. I know - what's the point? I guess I want the experience to still be there. As for the fish, I think I can find decent substitutes (realizing I am not going for flavor here) by using things like Prosciutto and thinkly sliced roast beef or ham, or stick to vegetable styles. Still thinking about the Nori - still from the ocean, so maybe some kind of leaves/cooked spinach? Again, I think I can work around not using a Nori style sushi. But the Rice has me stumped.
I had thought about Couscous, but I dont think it is sticky enough. Also thought about Polenta, but that is too sticky. Any other ideas?
I had thought about Couscous, but I dont think it is sticky enough. Also thought about Polenta, but that is too sticky. Any other ideas?
Jun 4, 2011, 3:16 pm
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Or egg salad sandwiches. I don't understand what the OP is trying to do. There are lots of foods that aren't sushi it seems.
Originally Posted by izzik
how about just cooking the sushi?
Jun 4, 2011, 3:20 pm
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I'm not sure that a person who doesn't eat both fish and rice would be thrilled with an ersatz offering. The only time I've ever had Spam was in a sushi presentation.
Jun 4, 2011, 3:26 pm
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I think eggplant rolletini is closer.
Originally Posted by cordelli
So you are trying to make sushi without fish or rice.
Why not just go to the Olive Garden and order the Lasagna Rolls?
Why not just go to the Olive Garden and order the Lasagna Rolls?
Jun 4, 2011, 3:28 pm
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I would think that people who don't like sushi because of the fish and/or the rice aren't going to care about their substitute offering being shaped something like sushi because --- wait for it ----
These are the people who don't like sushi!
Give em chicken wings.
These are the people who don't like sushi!
Give em chicken wings.
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I know what you're trying to do, but I'm going to second the opionion of others here. You may be just trying too hard, and maybe these folks would prefer a more standard appetizer fare...
Jun 4, 2011, 7:35 pm
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Well, the idea is about theming and atmosphere as anythiong else. This will be a Japanese themed event, the sushi plays a big part of it. I didn't want those people who cant do rice to feel too out of place in the event. I have seen some recipes using cauliflower, might give that a shot but maybe I should spend more time trying to find a presentation style that fits japanese that may not be sushi.
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Scroll down to Gringo Sushi, is that something that might work for you?
Scroll down to Gringo Sushi, is that something that might work for you?
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Scroll down to Gringo Sushi, is that something that might work for you?
Scroll down to Gringo Sushi, is that something that might work for you?
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I may have to make a detour this summer on my drives from Redding to Auburn.
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Well, the idea is about theming and atmosphere as anythiong else. This will be a Japanese themed event, the sushi plays a big part of it. I didn't want those people who cant do rice to feel too out of place in the event. I have seen some recipes using cauliflower, might give that a shot but maybe I should spend more time trying to find a presentation style that fits japanese that may not be sushi.
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Sushi is an important but by no means all encompassing part of Japanese cuisine. I have eaten many Japanese meals at outstanding Japanese restaurants in NY, Tokyo and Kyoto with little or no sushi. I would suggest rather than the fake sushi focus on making some nice tempura or soba/udon dish or robato stye grilled meats. It will be much more likely to come out delicious. It's making me hungry just thinking about it.
Originally Posted by Cloudship
Well, the idea is about theming and atmosphere as anythiong else. This will be a Japanese themed event, the sushi plays a big part of it. I didn't want those people who cant do rice to feel too out of place in the event. I have seen some recipes using cauliflower, might give that a shot but maybe I should spend more time trying to find a presentation style that fits japanese that may not be sushi.