Shari-kiriSushi rice preparation
Shari-kiri is the mixing of rice and sushi vinegar, a crucial technique in sushi preparation. First, the sushi vinegar (vinegar seasoned with salt and sugar), is evenly poured over the freshly cooked, fluffy rice. The rice paddle is held vertically and used to cut through the rice to evenly coat the it with vinegar while not crushing the individual grains. Next, air is fanned over the rice to cool it to approximately body temperature (~36-37°C). This process results in delicious shari (sushi rice) that maintains its texture and enhances the flavour of the neta (toppings). The quality of the shari significantly impacts the sushi, so this step is performed with great care.
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