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Finally decided to make Sushi at home this afternoon.  Something I always wanted to learn and to do myself.  From time to time I wonder why Sushi is so expensive in many places and it sure “looks” easy.  It is actually not a bad experience considering it is my first time.  The taste is pretty good.  Presentation needs to be worked on.  Also a bit too big for a single bite with too much rice.  So what is needed to make good Sushi?  Here is what I learned so far:

- The rice:  absolutely important.  The type and brand of rice, how much water, the type and mix of rice vinegar for mixing,  and how long to cool off and how to prepare.
- The ingredients and tools: buy the best quality available.  Yes this could add up if you are picky about your Sushi.
- The HOWs: this is the hardest part since the real tricks of the trade won’t be available from the Internet, books or how-to videos. Experience will take time and practice.
- Presentation is as important as the taste. Sushi cannot be good unless it both looks and tastes good.

Now I understand why Sushi can be expensive in many places.