Raw Fish

On a (inebriated) whim, we picked up some raw slabs of tuna and salmon at Citarella, 5 minutes before closing time. It seemed like a semi-good idea at the time to try out the bamboo sushi mat I bought in chinatown, but in retrospect there might have been one too many cocktails involved. Anyway, we made some rolls, which took forever.

After making the rice, you have to season it and fan it until it absorbs the seasoning. Basically it's a combination of rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt.


Tuna with cucumber


Salmon with cucumber and jalapeno

While they were ok, next time I'm going to spare myself the trouble (and the dirty dishes) and order sushi delivery from downstairs. Plus they have miso soup.

Next day there was poke.


Diced raw fish, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, cucmber, jalapeno.

I hope I don't have worms.