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Quick! Heading Out For Sushi Soon.....

DingoGirl

By DingoGirl
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DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
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SOS post here...just got an invitation to sushi, haven't had it in all this time.... :( I understand that the eel most likely isn't safe, and of course I'm taking my own soy sauce....what about wasabi? anything else I should know?

thanks!

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TriticusToxicum Explorer
TriticusToxicum
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SOS post here...just got an invitation to sushi, haven't had it in all this time.... :( I understand that the eel most likely isn't safe, and of course I'm taking my own soy sauce....what about wasabi? anything else I should know?

thanks!

Pssst...Sushi is just RAW FISH dressed up :blink:

They won't cook it even if you ask them <_<

Take a steak with you so you'll have something to eat ;)

I'm of no use, I live in-land. Have fun - Don't DRINK THE WASABI :blink::o

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
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oh you lunatic - - forgot to put "serious replies only, please" in my topic :P

anybody? sushi? anyone? :huh:

eleep Enthusiast
eleep
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The spicy tuna sauce isn't gluten-free -- not sure why, but after my eel experience I don't need to know.

No imitation crab.

I honestly haven't run into wasabi that contains gluten, but I've heard that it _can_ -- so I'd just ask them to check the label and let you know what's in it.

eleep

TriticusToxicum Explorer
TriticusToxicum
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I'm Googling right now...looks like eleep is about to come to your rescue :)

I found this if it helps (serious, no Fabio)

Imitation crab= BAD

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Who's buying? Gary? Fabio? no he eats snails. Gotta be Steven

frenchiemama Collaborator
frenchiemama
Posted

I haven't run into an unsafe wasabi. Just make sure to ask, they should be able to tell you.

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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I also haven't run into unsafe wasabi outside of one, low-quality brand at a grocery store. It is one assumption that I make when going out to a decent sushi place. Imitation crab, eel, and anything with a sauce I mostly assume is out (but I'm also avoiding dairy and hate mayo, so that's part of it). I generally look for avocado rolls, vegetable rolls, and tuna rolls (if I'm feeling brave enough for raw fish, ha!). A handful of places use real crab in their california rolls, so I always look, though I'm almost always disappointed. :/

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Judyin Philly Enthusiast
Judyin Philly
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Hey, Susie Q

How was your Sushi??

Judy

brendygirl Community Regular
brendygirl
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Here in So Cal they do "creative" rolls with crunchy fried sprinkled things on top. Those are a NO.

Sashimi and plain (not in the rolls) sushi should be fine.

Albacore tuna laid on rice is GREAT!

You've GOT to order STEAMED EDAMAME! (soybeans in the pod that you pop with your fingers and eat with your mouth out of the pod) YUM!

They often serve pineapple, oranges for dessert! I LOVE going out to SUSHI! I NEVER EVEN FEEL THE NEED TO MENTION MY FOOD ISSUES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
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Well thanks folks! Richard - I don't even need to research anything any more, I"ll just send you out on a hunt! Dang...wish I'd seen those things before.....I brought my own soy sauce, ate just the raw fish on rice (is that sushi or sashimi :huh: ) and holy cow, guess I"ll know tomorrow if there was wheat in the vinegar in the sushi rice....didn't even think of that......but it was SO good, just the freshest fish and it's always good to eat something different.

I truly do hope the wasabi was okay.....

So if you see me whining on here tomorrow, you'll know why...... :blink:

frenchiemama Collaborator
frenchiemama
Posted

As far as I know, sashimi=raw fish only and nigiri sushi=raw fish with rice.

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
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I think that is true - sashimi is just raw fish, that is what the guy next to me was eating. I asked the owner/bartender a couple of times what exactly you call the little pieces of fish on top of the rice....never got an answer besides "sushi." :huh:

Nancym Enthusiast
Nancym
Posted

I think they use rice wine vinegar on sushi rice, that should be fine. :)

eleep Enthusiast
eleep
Posted

You know -- I think my Japanese Triumph dining card might be overcautious.....

eleep

loraleena Contributor
loraleena
Posted

You need to find out what kind of vinegar they use to make the rice sticky. Make sure it is not a grain vinegar. I would stick to raw salmon or yellowfin. I don't know about wasabi

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VegasCeliacBuckeye
Posted

FYI,

Distilled Vinegar, even from grain sources, is gluten free.

When they serve the sushi on the sticky rice, it is referred to as "Ngiri or Nagiri" style -- it is safe. I have yet to find a wasabi that is not safe in a restaurant.

No Spicy tuna (unless it is only dressed with syracha (Asian pepper sauce)

No crab (unless its real and 99% of places use imitation, so its not gluten-free)

No mackerel (soy sauce)

No Eel (soy sauce)

Sashimi is ok, so are Edamames (steamed salty beans)

I usually get 4 pieces of Salmon Nagiri, 4 pieces of Octopus Nagiri and 4 pieces of Toro Nagiri (Fatty Tuna) and some Edamames...

frenchiemama Collaborator
frenchiemama
Posted
FYI,

Distilled Vinegar, even from grain sources, is gluten free.

When they serve the sushi on the sticky rice, it is referred to as "Ngiri or Nagiri" style -- it is safe. I have yet to find a wasabi that is not safe in a restaurant.

No Spicy tuna (unless it is only dressed with syracha (Asian pepper sauce)

No crab (unless its real and 99% of places use imitation, so its not gluten-free)

No mackerel (soy sauce)

No Eel (soy sauce)

Sashimi is ok, so are Edamames (steamed salty beans)

I usually get 4 pieces of Salmon Nagiri, 4 pieces of Octopus Nagiri and 4 pieces of Toro Nagiri (Fatty Tuna) and some Edamames...

Scallops are my new favorite. *drool*

lpellegr Collaborator
lpellegr
Posted

I always wonder about the wasabi ever since I was in Wegman's and decided to read the ingredients on the sushi before eating it - there was modified food starch (unidentified source) in the wasabi paste.

Mango04 Enthusiast
Mango04
Posted

So this is a dumb question but if you're getting sushi rolls from an authentic japanese place is it generally okay to assume avocado rolls and veggie rolls (w/o soy sauce of course) are safe?

Shanghai Bistro Newbie
Shanghai Bistro
Posted

Most sushi is safe. You right on the Unagi, the unagi sauce that is on it has soy sauce. Also avoid any crunchy rolls as the tempura has wheat. Another roll or item ot avoid is spicy tuna. Spicy tuna is always flavored with soy sauce.

What you should try:

Maguro

o-toro

Negi hama

hamachi

teka maki

Wasabi in sushi bars is made out of horseradish, real wasabi is too expensive at 80.00 lb to juts use as a condiment. The wasabi mixture also has mustard and yellow coloring added FYI.

Hope this helps

As far as I know, sashimi=raw fish only and nigiri sushi=raw fish with rice.

Your right! Sushi actualy means seasoned rice. The forms of sushi are sashimi slices of fish, nigiri fish on top of rice. Nigiri translates ot hand press. Maki or makimono is rolls.

So this is a dumb question but if you're getting sushi rolls from an authentic japanese place is it generally okay to assume avocado rolls and veggie rolls (w/o soy sauce of course) are safe?

Yes

chgomom Enthusiast
chgomom
Posted

You also CAN NOT have anything wrapped in SEA WEED unless they can assure you its not treated with soy sauce. Many sushi restaurants use a treated sea weed.....thats what I learned in Japan.

So now...I get sashimi....or have them roll without it.

Shanghai Bistro Newbie
Shanghai Bistro
Posted
You also CAN NOT have anything wrapped in SEA WEED unless they can assure you its not treated with soy sauce. Many sushi restaurants use a treated sea weed.....thats what I learned in Japan.

So now...I get sashimi....or have them roll without it.

Just the cheap one's ;)

brendygirl Community Regular
brendygirl
Posted

My favorite are scallops, too, but the rolls (I've never had a reaction to the sea weed) sometimes have weird sauce in them and are too scary to eat.

I grill scallops at home in butter and garlic or paprika and lemon.

yum

powderprincess Rookie
powderprincess
Posted
I think they use rice wine vinegar on sushi rice, that should be fine. :)

agreed.

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lovegrov Collaborator
lovegrov
Posted

I always wonder about the wasabi ever since I was in Wegman's and decided to read the ingredients on the sushi before eating it - there was modified food starch (unidentified source) in the wasabi paste.

Wheat would have to be listed.

richard

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