With assistance from chefs Shinoki, Kobayashi and Saito

Monday, November 24, 2008

10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Astor Center – 399 Lafayette Street at East 4th Street, side entrance at 23 East 4th street, elevator to 2nd floor

http://www.astorcenternyc.com

REQUIRED: CHEFS MUST BRING CHEF COAT AND STANDARD KNIVES TO CLASS

10:30 – 11:00 am – Sushi Lecture, Study

· Review of proper hygiene and handling fish

· Discussion of the process of selecting the fish, rice, vinegar, and soy sauce components

· Review and tasting of nori varieties

11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Hands-On Training, Kitchen

· Preparing Sushi Rice and sushi vinegar

· Rolling Sushi. Topic will cover Traditional Hoso-maki (one or two ingredients in the center), Traditional Futo-maki (several ingredients in the center), Uramaki (inside-out roll), Saiku Sushi (decorative sushi), and Temaki (hand roll – not using makisu-sushi roller)

SUSHI PART 2/NIGIRI SUSHI CLASS Is Scheduled For Monday, January 12, 10:30 am at Astor Center.