All about dishes for sushi

The word “sushi” adapted in the Russian language has long been well known to the Japanese. In Japanese, this delicious dish is called "sushi." Fans of Oriental cuisine go to restaurants and sushi bars, not only for food, but also for a special atmosphere. Those who just want to eat tasty, order an oriental dish for the house. But for those who want to treat their guests at home in the spirit of Eastern traditions, you need to take care of purchasing dishes for sushi and rolls. Why for a particular dish you need to buy special dishes? It's all about historical traditions.

Today, such dishes are often made of porcelain. In Japan, it appeared in the 17th century, was a luxury item and at first simply copied Korean and Chinese samples. Many people wanted to look more at the dishes, than to treat themselves to dishes from it.

And all because for the Japanese food intake is a ritual designed to create harmony. Everything is important here: beautiful dishes, tableware, the freshest products, special aesthetics in the design of the dish itself. Each meal begins with thanksgiving, and ends with it. Eating is a philosophy, and she does not tolerate haste. And it is the dishes creates an additional mood for a wonderful pastime.

Speaking about the pros and cons of using kits for sushi at home, it should be noted that porcelain is often replaced with ceramic products. The reason is practical: porcelain is a fragile material. But it is environmentally friendly, durable with careful handling, it is convenient to store. Bone china is more sophisticated, airy, translucent, and more durable. But for this you have to pay a much higher price. And care for him more difficult.

Ceramics is heavier, more massive, but this does not prevent it from being beautiful. It does not emit harmful substances, is not able to withstand temperature drops, although this is irrelevant for land. The disadvantage of ceramics is the porosity of the structure, which makes it not protected from impacts. Therefore, many people choose glassware from ceramics, which is lighter than porcelain, it is impact resistant, easy to care for.

Modern trend - dishes from melamine - a synthetic polymer. In terms of practicality, this is a very good acquisition, but many are confused by the question of safe use for health. Manufacturers claim that high-quality melamine tableware, confirmed by certificates, is absolutely safe.

Another feature is the color of dishes according to tradition. In the painting will be a lot of white, red, green. There are beige and brown shades. But almost the main color becomes black. Often it contrasts with the color of the table, other dishes and looks unusually beautiful. The combination in drawing with other colors makes the serving festive. Here the psychological aspect is also important: from dishes of black color they eat less amount of food than from white plates.

Dishes for sushi are not only plates for serving dishes, but also containers for cooking. In order to properly boil the rice, you need a thick-walled pot type cauldron.Rolls can be formed using a bamboo mat or special shapes. They can be plastic or wooden. Laying in them noriya, rice and a stuffing, it is possible to create equal cylinders which are easy for cutting by means of special notches. Today, manufacturers offer not only round shapes, but also rectangular ones, in the form of stars, hearts, squares and flowers.

In order to properly and beautifully serve sushi, rolls, sashimi, you need the following utensils.

• Sashimizara - plate with partitions for various types of sushi, rolls, sashimi, sauces, salads (partitioned dish); it can be individual or common if it is large.

• As serving plates can act sushioke (porcelain or ceramic, but always varnished) and tamaki-dai or geta - wooden legs with legs. On the former, sushi is most often served, on the latter, rolls, but this is an optional distinction. Also, sashimi bun are used as serving plates.

• Japanese saucers (seyuzaru), like sushioke, have a square, rectangular, oval, diamond shape without sharp corners. They are low, used for soy sauce or wasabi, pickled ginger can also be put here.

• You can add sauce from katakuti (bowls with spout).

• Reusable sticks (saibashi, noubashi) from ivory, sandalwood, other expensive materials during the meal they put on a special stand - hasioki. Disposable chopsticks (varibis) made of wood can also be put on a stand or on a bamboo napkin or table.

• There are special containers for Japanese takeaway.. They are called makonouti bento and are boxes of the partitioned paper from 5-6 branches.

Thus, the dishes for sushi are peculiar in form, capacity, and functionality. And in order to organize a dinner, for example, for 4 persons, you will need:

• 4 sushioke (required) + 4 tamaki-dai or geta (if possible);
• sashimizara (if you want to have a common dish);
• 4 pairs of disposable or reusable hashi;
• 4 Hasioki;
• 4 bamboo napkins;
• seyuzaru for sauces, wasabi, ginger (if there is no sashimizar);
• Ochesi and 4 Ochoko for sake;
• Kozara and Kobachi for salads;
• if you plan to finish dinner with tea, then you have to take care of the dishes for the tea ceremony.

It is not surprising that the main producers of dishes for sushi are the countries of the East. But in Italy, France, Russia there are enterprises producing such kitchen utensils. Price depends on the material and brand. For example, the main brands of china for sushi are Rak Porcelain, Cameo, Churchill, Revol. These are well-known manufacturers who supply their products not only for the mass consumer, but also for sushi bars and restaurants, hotels and luxury hotel complexes.

Bone China is prestigious to buy the following brands: Royal Crown Derby, Top Art Studio, Cameo. When choosing ceramic products, you should pay attention to trademarks. Utopia, Jars, Oxford. Companies offer the best glassware Bormioli Rocco, Arcoroc.

Chinese company PuTian Machinery offers a huge selection of individual items for the manufacture and reception of sushi, as well as kits. The manufacturer works with earthenware and offers dishes of different price categories.

Russian company "M-Plastic" offers sets of 5-10 items at a fairly affordable price. The Fissman brand is registered in Denmark, but China produces excellent ceramic sushi kits under this brand. By the way, this company has a large selection of sets for different numbers of objects and persons.

Trademark Ever unison offers sets and individual items (plates, sauceboats, and so on) of 100% melamine. This modern trend has been developed in other companies, because such products are durable, reliable, durable. The range of products for sushi from this brand is simply huge. The varied shape and color palette also make you pay attention to Ever Unison.

In stores and on the Internet you can buy ready-made kits or individual items. The beauty of the set is not only complete, but also in the same style and color scheme. The set can be for 2 - 4 - 6 - 8 people. When choosing, pay attention to:

• the material of the plates and related dishes;
• the material from which the sticks are made;
• the presence of a mat for making rolls;
• completeness.

It's minimum. It will not be out of place to be Hashioki. In the set can be sashimizar. If not, then it is better to purchase separately, as this common dish will help create a closer, friendly atmosphere at the table. In a wider configuration found dishes for sake. There are sets that include nori sheets, as well as rice for sushi, rice vinegar and soy sauce.

Such a complete set will be a wonderful gift for beginners sushi, as well as for more experienced sushi masters.

Speaking about the features of the care of dishes for sushi, it is worth starting with a pan for cooking rice. This is usually a cast-iron cauldron, which must be very carefully looked after: after using it, it is necessary to wash it well without using metal brushes and strong abrasive detergents, turn it over or wipe dry. Violation of these measures will lead to rusty patches. Such a pan can no longer be used for cooking.

Although the mat (makisa) for making rolls is not a dish, but it is in it that the cylinders are molded before cutting. Of all the items for cooking and receiving sushi and rolls, it is the mat that requires the most care. Thin strips of bamboo, fastened with cotton thread, allow you to twist the rice with filling and nori into a roll. For better preservation, mats are often wrapped with cling film, and then nori or rice are laid on the film.

In any case, you need to thoroughly rinse the makisa, if there remains at least one rice in it. Dry the mat better in a horizontal position in a warm place. Bamboo is a natural material. If you do not follow the rules of caring for him, then he will quickly grow moldy and rot. Care for the dishes depends on its material. If it is easily broken porcelain, ceramics, glass, then you should take care of its safety as follows:

• porcelain or glazed ceramics should not be put in the dishwasher, it is better to wash it by hand;
• thin porcelain should not be washed in weight, it is better to do it in a plastic container, at the bottom of which we put a soft towel;
• painted or glazed objects are washed with neutral soap, for example, for children;
• To add shine to dishes and remove stains, a few drops of ammonia are added to water;
• washing is carried out only with a soft sponge or cloth;
• painted dishes should not be left in the water for a long time: enamel will quickly crack;
• To make the dishes shine (especially dark), it is recommended to grind it with a soft cloth immediately after washing, until it is dry.

On how to choose the right dishes for sushi, see the following video.