By Krutika Behrawala | So you thought sushi was all about raw fish? On International Sushi Day, here’s all you need to know about the Japanese delicacy, how to roll it at home and eat it in a glass too Sign up for a DIY sushi masterclassIn the 2011 American documentary, Jiro Dreams Of Sushi, which lets you in on the renowned 85-year-old Japanese chef Jiro Ono’s quest for mastering the art of making sushi at his 10-seater, three-Michelin starred sushi diner, Sukiyabashi Jiro in a Tokyo subway station, Ono mentions, ‘The most important part of making good sushi is creating a union between the rice and the fish. If they are not in complete harmony, the sushi won’t taste good.’ If you’re keen to learn the art yourself, sign up for a two-and-half hour hands-on sushi masterclass in Khar, organised by Bluebulb, a city-based experience curating company. “We have been organising this workshop since last December and the response has grown quite a bit. Sushi is still a fine-dining phenomenon, and will stay so until more budget sushi outlets debut.

However, there is a growing awareness that sushi is not raw fish. You can also make vegetarian sushi, because essentially it is a roll prepared with vinegar-soaked cold rice and a garnish, which can be anything you like, even leftover tandoori chicken,” says co-founder Regan Rodricks.jiro dreams of sushi stagevu Celebrity chef Anjali Pathak, who has taught sushi-making classes for four years in London, before she moved to India last year, will conduct the workshop. jiro dreams of sushi cz titulkyEach guest will learn to craft two Maki rolls — Futomaki (fat roll) and Uramaki (inside-out roll). sushi v dushi epub“I will use salmon as the raw fish filling and also teach guests how to make Yakitori, Japanese-style grilled skewered meat or vegetable served with a tare (sauce). jiro dreams of sushi 720p srt

They can choose vegetarian or non-vegetarian options,” says Pathak. On June 18, 7 pmAt: Khar (W). Call: 30770185 LOG ON TO www.bluebulb.inCost: `2,699 What makes a sushi spread? 1. Futomaki (fat rolls) made with three fillings by chef Anjali Pathak comprise:the sushi spinnery apk cracked 2. Sushi Rice is short grain rice with a sticky texture flavoured with vinegar, salt, sugar and occasionally with sake. jiro dreams of sushi download swesubSushi can be made with brown, black or white rice. 3. The black-coloured seaweed wrappers are called nori. They’re made from sea kelp or algae, rolled thin and allowed to dry in the sun before being cut into sheets. 4. Sushi grade fish must be frozen at extremely cold temperatures to kill parasites. Salmon is a favourite variety of fish used in sushi.

Other varieties are tuna, soft shell crab, eel, yellow tail, snapper, crab and mackerel. 5. Made of wooden bamboo sticks, the mat used to roll sushi is called makisu. Pair sushi with sakeTatami, a Japanese kitchen and sake bar that opened in Bandra a few months ago offers 24 varieties of Japanese rice wine to accompany the eats. “Recommended pairings for any salmon-based sushi are the Asabiraki Honjyozo Namachozshu and Hakushika Namachozoshu because they’re fresh and light,” informs co-owner Neha Premjee, adding, “Sushi makes for a balanced, nutritious meal. One can derive all the macronutrients (protein from fish or cheese, carbohydrates from rice and healthy omega-3 fats from varieties like salmon and sesame seeds which are often added to the preparation). Besides, it’s high in fibre.” Hosomaki: A traditional thin, cylindrical piece featuring half nori sheet and single filling. Futomaki: A fat-rolled sushi using the entire nori sheet with two or three fillings.

Nigiri: A thin slice of raw fish laid over hand-pressed sushi rice. Uramaki: An inside out roll where the filling is surrounded by nori and then covered in a layer of sushi rice. Sashimi: Fresh raw meat or fish sliced into thin pieces. How to eat sushi>> Eat with hands and not chopsticks. >> Have it while it’s fresh. >> It is served with condiments like wasabi (Japanese horseradish), soy sauce and Gari (pickled ginger). Dip only once in soy sauce else the rice will absorb too much sauce and fall apart. If you need more, brush it on the roll with a piece of Gari. One on oneGet set for a celebration. For every Sushi platter you order, you get a platter with compliments from the restaurant. This offer will last all through the day on June 18. Savour delights like a California Dream in Maki Rolls, Cucumber and Plum Paste Maki Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Seabass Nigiri. On: Today, 12 noon to 3.30 pm, 7 pm to 1.30 amAt: Nom Nom T P S Road, Junction Of 16Th & 33Rd Road, Opposite Mini Punjab, Bandra (W).

Enjoy complimentary sushiAll the guests who walk in for dining will be offered a complimentary platter of pre-plated sushi on the house, which includes Cucumber Maki, Crispy Spicy Avocado Maki, Non Veg California Maki and the Tuna Maki rolls. On: Today, 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm, 7.30 pm to 1 am At: Shiro, Bombay Dyeing Mill Compound, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli.Call: 66511207As an entrepreneur, you’re no doubt in constant search of new ways to grow your business. But who wants to slog through another lengthy how-to book on the entrepreneurial process? The online movie and TV service has a vast cache of business and tech documentaries that anyone can watch instantly. The topics range from profiles of great innovators like Steve Jobs and Henry Ford to the psychology behind human behavior. Here are the 10 best documentaries every aspiring entrepreneur should watch, This documentary has become a reference on how not to do things, including why $50 million in funding doesn’t necessarily mean success and how it can all be lost in a year if your product is weak.

Learn valuable lessons from crucial mistakes made in the areas of strategy, human resources, finance, marketing, operations and IT. Follow two old Harvard classmates and observe the rise and fall of their dot com startup during the course of one year, just as the Internet bubble was bursting. This documentary was produced by PBS and aired shortly after Steve Jobs’ death in 2011. It presents a balanced look at the often complex life of the Apple founder, featuring interviews with Ross Perot, Dean Hovey (who designed Apple’s first mouse), and even an interview with Jobs himself that was previously thought to have been lost. It’s less than an hour long and will undoubtedly leave you appreciating Jobs’ marketing genius. The 2011 documentary “Jiro Dreams Of Sushi” profiles Jiro Ono, a Japanese sushi chef and restaurant owner who is widely revered for his skill and $300-a-plate dinners. It follows the now 90-year-old master as he works with vendors to secure the finest ingredients, manages and mentors his staff, and prepares his son to succeed him when he retires.

The movie brings viewers inside the dedication, obsession, and decades of hard work it takes to achieve perfection. Where to watch: Netflix | The filmmakers weave brief, diverse tales aimed at answering the question: What really makes people do what they do? Will the possibility of a financial reward encourage students to improve their grades? Will sumo wrestlers cheat if given the incentive to do so? The answers are always entertaining and often surprising. Will trigger a creative thought and help understand your customers more. Napster and its creators are the stars in Downloaded, a 2013 film about the rise of file sharing on the internet. Viewers learn how the company developed, about the impact it made on the music industry, and how it was eventually acquired by Rhapsody. Most important, we hear the narrative from multiple perspectives –Napster’s founders as well as musical artists and legal experts. Where to watch: Netflix |  Watch how a group of small craft brewers attempt to crack the market share of beer-giants like as Anheuser-Busch – the makers of Budweiser, Stella Artois and Becks. 

Nothing is more important than the quality of your product. Make it the best, and tell the world that you’re truly superior than the competition. Where to watch: iTunes |  7. The Startup Kids Made by two Icelandic entrepreneurs, this documentary puts the spotlight on several young startup founders (Vimeo, Dropbox, Foodspotting, Soundcloud, Kiip and many more) revealing what drives them to do what they do. You will learn what it takes to make it as a startup even if everyone is saying “no” to you. Where to watch: iTunes  | “Something Ventured” portrays some of the most successful and prolific venture capitalists, who through genius or luck made big early-stage bets on tech companies like Apple, Google, Atari, and Intel. For a crash course in venture capital or a modern business history lesson, this 2011 documentary shows how entrepreneurs partnered with investors to build some of the greatest American companies. Where to watch: iTunes | – a one-hour delivery service of dvds, food, video games, alcohol, magazines and more.