Episode 3 : Sushi Masters

Sushi has been a treasured part of Japanese culture for hundreds of years. And these days, virtually every North American neighborhood seems to have a sushi joint. In this episode, Bob has five days to learn the intricacies of cutting raw fish, assembling a traditional sushi plate and creating his signature roll. Then he’ll go head-to-head against a seasoned group of sushi chefs in the Sushi Masters Competition – a live competition that showcases a mastery of sushi art and style. Bob’s mentor has his work cut out for him since Bob has never made sushi in his life! But by week’s end, Bob will have to prove that he’s ready to embrace the Zen of sushi. Will he come out of the competition with his knife held high?

Recipes:

Bob’s signature roll in the SushiMasters competition!

Ingredients

Purple soy nori
Sushi rice
Avocado
Mango
Sunflower sprouts
Chives
Freshly grated ginger
Lime zest
Tasmanian sea trout
Apricot sauce (see below)

APRICOT-GINGER SAUCE

1/2 cup of apricot jam
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 jalepeno pepper, seeds discarded, minced
2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lime juice

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth