An evening of sushi tales

To mark International

Sushi

Day, chef

Farrokh Khambata

and his team of experts held a sushi masterclass in Santacruz. Titled -Roll your own sushi, it was an opportunity for food enthusiasts and amateur chefs to be a part of this cookout. Participants got a chance to learn the nuances for sushi preparation and technique. Chef Farrokh, who was part of the activity, taught participants how to prepare sushi rolls with fish (raw or cooked), vegetables and more.

Learning the art of sushi making

Speaking about the need for such a class, he said, "

Japanese cuisine

is a passion for me. A masterclass shares this passion and encourages novices to try their sushi making skills."Some of the topics covered during this masterclass were - How to make the rice fluffy yet with the right consistency? How to roll sushi in a few simple steps? How to shape nigiri and how to slice

sashimi

. Nikita Pawar, one of the participants shared her experience, and added, "Rolling a sushi had always been on my bucket list. The masterclass let me into the world of the tradition and culture of

Japan

and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The best part was rolling my own sushi. Though a little broken and uneven, it was a wonderful cook! "