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    Is there another kind of rice except for sushi rice to make sushi?
    Community Answer
    If you click on "Sushi rice" under the ingredients, it will take you to an article on how to make sushi rice and what substitutes can be used. You can also take a look at How to Make Sticky Rice Using Regular Rice . No rice will work as well for sushi as sushi rice, though. Other types of rice don't get sticky when cooked the way sushi rice does.
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    Is there an alternative to rice wine vinegar?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use white wine vinegar, but use only half the amount of the rice wine vinegar.
  • Question
    Can I add avocado to the sushi?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    Absolutely. Avocado is a popular food to put in sushi.
  • Question
    May I flip the rice with seaweed over so it looks like sushi from a restaurant?
    Community Answer
    Yes, and then you can dust the outside with any seasoning you like, and then roll. The rice will be on the outside. You should use a whole nori sheet unless you want small rolls.
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    What can I do if I don't have seaweed?
    SpaceFace29
    Community Answer
    You can make the fish into wider rectangular shapes, then place them on top of a ball of sushi rice. You can form these balls by wetting your hands and shaping the rice into small balls. This is nigiri sushi.
  • Question
    Is it optional to not put salt and sugar?
    Community Answer
    Everything's optional. However, it is recommended that you properly season the sushi to give it the right flavor.
  • Question
    I'm a vegetarian. Do I have to add fish?
    Community Answer
    No, sushi can be made with whatever fillings you like. You can just use vegetables, or use imitation fish.
  • Question
    Can I use rice noodles instead of rice?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    No, you need to use sushi rice. Using rice noodles will cause the sushi to fall apart.
  • Question
    Can I add fish to my sushi?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can add whatever you would like to the sushi but fish is very common.
  • Question
    Can you use more then two types of vegetables in sushi?
    Community Answer
    Yes, if you want it, just don't use too many vegetables or the sushi will start to break apart.
  • Question
    Do I need to soak the dried nori sheets in water?
    Community Answer
    No, you don't need to. If you do, your sushi will fall apart.
  • Question
    Can I use beef or chicken instead of fish?
    Community Answer
    Yes, using other kinds of meat works fine. Fish or crab is just the most common meat to use.
  • Question
    Is there a different way to cook the rice?
    Community Answer
    The rice cooker is the best option for getting the most perfect sushi rice. However, you can also use a pan on the stove to cook the rice as well.
  • Question
    Is the rice mandatory?
    Community Answer
    Yes, the rice is mandatory for sushi.
  • Question
    I don't eat rice or. What can I do?
    Community Answer
    You could make vegetarian rolls without rice. Just wrap them in nori.
  • Question
    Do I have to use a rice cooker for this?
    Community Answer
    No, you can cook it on the stovetop. Use a 1:1 ratio of water to rice in a pot, then wait for it to boil and cook for ten minutes after the water begins to boil.
  • Question
    Is there a place that I can find a nice quality sushi preparation kit, if I live in Canada?
    Community Answer
    Kits ae sometimes available at supermarket chains like Loblaws, containing all of the ingredients including rice vinegar, sheets, bamboo sheet as well. Nations, a multi-cultural super market, sells all of the tools and ingredients as well.
  • Question
    If you need double the amount of rice, can you cook it all at once?
    Ayisha A. Gill
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can. Cooking time is independent of the quantity of rice. Just take care to double the other ingredients as well.
  • Question
    What are some good toppings for a vegetarian?
    Romy Rohr Varda
    Community Answer
    Cucumber and avocado are really good! You could also use fried eggs or pickled cucumbers.
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