A Sushi Chef's Essential Tools - a list by marissabagett

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A list of basic tools that every sushi chef needs.

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Korin Geta (Sushi Rice Spatula)

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Essential for making sushi rice.

Updated Jun 1, 2006

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Korin Masu Sake Cups

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These are the wooden lacquered sake cups you often see in Japanese restaurants.

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Korin Takobiki Knife

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A long sashimi knife. It's not tapered at the end so it maintains a better edge and you can sharpen at angles a lot easier.

Updated Jun 1, 2006

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Korin Japanese Servingware

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Korin sells everything that you could possibly want for making and serving sushi. I have lots of their serving pieces.

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Gekkeikan Sake

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My favorite every day, table sake.

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Sushi for Dummies by Judi Strada and Mineko Takane Moreno

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One of the most comprehensive introductions to sushi that is accessible to beginners.

Updated Jun 1, 2006

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Urashima Nori

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A thick nori that toasts really well and stays crispy longer. Really high quality nori doesn't tear or rip when you spread rice on it. Urashima makes two or three hundred different kinds of nori!

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Marukan Rice Vinegar

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The best rice vinegar and essential for sushi making. You can also get this in a variety of flavors. They also make products that are ready-made for sushi.

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Yamasa Soy Sauce

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You absolutely have to have Japanese soy sauce for sushi. This comes in regular and low sodium varieties.

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Breville Rice Cooker

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It's important to get the right size. It may seem like a rice cooker that makes 10 cups is too much for home use, but you can always keep the leftovers. It's great to have extra rice on hand!

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