Anyone Bento?

[Giselle]

Are you using sushi rice or regular Chinese rice? It sounds/looks a little like you're using Chinese rice. It'll taste alright, but it won't be as 'chewy' or hold flavor as well as the sushi rice =)

[ramanth]

I bought Botan Calrose Rice. Everyone that I talked too said that as long as it's short grained, you can use it to make sushi. Traditional long grain rice shouldn't be used, though some say they have used medium grain.

I bought all my supplies from the local Oriental Market. I would suspect their advice was honest. I'm certain I just added too much water. It was my first time cooking with real rice and the rice cooker.

Liz, I'm not starving in between meals, but if I do get hungry, I have a granola bar or another type of small snack to tide me over.

Staci, good luck with your sushi!

[jennielynn1970]

Yum!!! Love sushi! Have you tried any of the sweet red bean paste(azuki beans) dumplings? You can find them in the frozen section, and then just steam them and pack them up.

We have a bunch of asian markets here, with a lot of nice fresh veggies, fresh tofu, and yummy kimchee.

[ramanth]

I haven't, but thanks for the recommendation!

[K9karen]

Heading off for some Oreos, and maybe some jalepeno/avocado 'tater chips.

[ramanth]

Sounds good to me! I'm going to have a midnight snack of chips and salsa when I get home.

[Giselle]

Staci, well, what works and what doesn't work is pretty subjective In a sushi bar, regular jasmine rice wouldn't work, but I think it's fine if you're just doing it at home. Heck, I even specifically buy salted/seasoned nori to eat with regular jasmine rice.

Rice cookers can vary, too, so who knows! I just eyeball it, but it becomes second nature when you've been doing it since you were a toddler