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Is there another kind of rice except for sushi rice to make sushi?

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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?

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Yes, you can use white wine vinegar, but use only half the amount of the rice wine vinegar.

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Can I add avocado to the sushi?

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Absolutely. Avocado is a popular food to put in sushi.

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May I flip the rice with seaweed over so it looks like sushi from a restaurant?

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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?

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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.

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Is it optional to not put salt and sugar?

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Everything's optional. However, it is recommended that you properly season the sushi to give it the right flavor.

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I'm a vegetarian. Do I have to add fish?

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No, sushi can be made with whatever fillings you like. You can just use vegetables, or use imitation fish.

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Can I use rice noodles instead of rice?

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No, you need to use sushi rice. Using rice noodles will cause the sushi to fall apart.

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Can I add fish to my sushi?

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Yes, you can add whatever you would like to the sushi but fish is very common.

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Can you use more then two types of vegetables in sushi?

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Yes, if you want it, just don't use too many vegetables or the sushi will start to break apart.

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Do I need to soak the dried nori sheets in water?

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No, you don't need to. If you do, your sushi will fall apart.

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Can I use beef or chicken instead of fish?

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Yes, using other kinds of meat works fine. Fish or crab is just the most common meat to use.

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Is there a different way to cook the rice?

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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.

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Is the rice mandatory?

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Yes, the rice is mandatory for sushi.

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I don't eat rice or. What can I do?

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You could make vegetarian rolls without rice. Just wrap them in nori.

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Do I have to use a rice cooker for this?

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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.

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Is there a place that I can find a nice quality sushi preparation kit, if I live in Canada?

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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.

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If you need double the amount of rice, can you cook it all at once?

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Yes, you can. Cooking time is independent of the quantity of rice. Just take care to double the other ingredients as well.

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What are some good toppings for a vegetarian?

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Cucumber and avocado are really good! You could also use fried eggs or pickled cucumbers.

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