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7 tips and tricks for perfect sushi

Crab mango temaki, Constance Halaveli Resort, Maldives
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Sushi master at Constance Halaveli, Ferdinand Nono gives his tips and tricks to get your sushi making technique spot-on.

Ferdinand Nono

Ferdinand Nono

1. When making sushi, there are 3 main points to remember – colour, flavour and texture.

2. Try to pick contrasting colours. This is important because it makes the sushi appear vibrant and interesting. Use a rich red tuna beside a yellow omelette, or next to the green hues of an avocado or a cucumber.

3. Remember to use interesting flavours in your sushi. Sushi is traditionally very simple, but don’t let that fool you: simple foods are enjoyable because they use a few complimentary flavours. Experiment with some good fish and vegetables and don’t be scared to try unusual ingredients.

4. Texture is crucial to a good piece of sushi. You should use a mixture of ingredients that are soft, chewy and crunchy and find a balance between them on your sushi. When in doubt, put an avocado in the roll as it adds a nice and creamy, complimentary texture to any sushi.

5. Remember the key to good sushi is contrasting colours, unique flavours and exciting textures. If you try to get all 3 characteristics into each sushi roll, you are well on your way to becoming a Master.

6. Sushi rolls are presented in many ways depending on the style of the sushi but the overriding rule of presentation is simplicity. All of the ingredients used should be of good enough quality to speak for themselves. Don’t over-garnish the sushi plate or pile too much sushi onto one plate. Anything that detracts from the main event – the sushi – should be removed or reorganised.

7. Bear in mind that the sushi itself is a work of art, and it needs to be treated as such. Try to arrange your plates with only 1 or 2 rolls each, and include just a little wasabi and ginger to garnish. Very simple and elegant.

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