Temaki Masterclass

The state of São Paulo has the largest Japanese population outside of Japan. Obviously this is of great cultural importance but more importantly for me is that it means the sushi is incredible and a lot cheaper in the UK! Even at the cheapest por kilo lunch restaurant there is normally a plate of freshly made sushi on offer. 

My new favourite type of sushi that I tried for the first time when I arrived in São Paulo is Temaki. It is so popular here that there are restaurants where it is the only dish served, called Temakerias.

How a Salmon Temaki should look!

Temaki description from Wikipedia!: Temaki (手巻, "hand roll") is a large cone-shaped piece of nori on the outside and the ingredients spilling out the wide end. A typical temaki is about ten centimeters (4 in) long, and is eaten with fingers because it is too awkward to pick it up with chopsticks.

Last week Paula had some friends over and we all had a go at making some Temaki ourselves. It was definitely not Paula's first attempt, she made it look very easy. 

Mine didn't look so professional but wasn't bad for a first attempt! It was seriously yummy and so much cheaper than at a restaurant. I will definitely miss the Japanese food when I come back to the UK and will be bringing back lots of sushi making ingredients!

First attempt...