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    Can I just buy sashimi and cut it so it fits in my sushi rolls?
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    Yes, just make sure that it is sushi grade sashimi.
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    What kinds of fish is best for making sushi?
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    Here are the best kinds of fish for making sushi: Bluefin tuna (maguro), Japanese amberjack or yellowtail (hamachi), salmon (shake), mackerel (saba)m halibut (hirame), albacore tuna (bintoro), freshwater eel (unagi) and squid (ika).
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    What rice do you recommend for nigiri? Rinse how many times? My Japanese mother said 2 times, while hand turning.
    LaraKnowsHow
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    Any kind of short-grained white Japanese rice will work. It should say "Sushi Rice" on the bag. Rinse the rice until the water comes out clear.
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    Do I need to salt the fish before using it for sushi?
    Sushi314
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    No, you do not need to salt the fish before making sushi, as raw fish is standard for these preparations.
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