The SIXth ORIGINAL SUSHI COMPETITIONYour chance to be a part of sushi history and win fantastic prizes!The Winner Has Been AnnouncedWe bring you the talented winner of our Original Sushi Competition, and the details of his gorgeous recipe which overwhelmed this year's judges.   Mr. Trevor Blyth Peppered Mahi-mahi Tataki Zushi Occupation : Owner/chef of the White Fox Restaurant Lives in : Tokyo, Japan Nationality : British Description of Dish : Peppered Mahi Mahi Tataki on Almond & Ginger Sushi Rice, served with salted yuzu (Japanese citrus) & shiso (perilla leaf) compote and pickled fennel strip. Ingredients : Mahi Mahi Tataki • Mahi Mahi Tataki • Mahi mahi loin • Corn oil • Fine sea salt • Milled black pepper • Milled white pepper • Rubbed pink pepper skin Almond & Ginger Sushi Rice • Almonds • Ginger • Garlic • Unsalted butter puree Salted Yuzu & Shiso Compote • Yellow yuzu • Coarse sea salt • Water • Green shiso leaves (Oba) • Extra virgin olive oil Pickled Fennel • Large piece of fennel • Coarse sea salt • Sushi vinegar Inspiration : Mahi Mahi is a large Pacific game fish with soft and succulent white fresh. It is not traditionally used for sushi and sashimi in Japan, but I believe it is an ideal fish for both. It is very popular in Hawaii where it is usually served grilled. I particularly wanted to use Mahi Mahi for this competition to raise the awareness of this fish. It is especially good for tataki and carpaccio style dishes so I believe that if more chefs were aware of it they could use it in modern cooking in place of bluefin tuna, which would help to ease the current burden on that species. Mahi Mahi has proved to be very popular in my restaurant with both Japanese and Western customers. If yellow yuzu is not available, the compote can also be made with lemon, although a much longer cooking time is required to ensure the skin is soft all the way through.  
Ms. Helena Chlepnac Tuna Parfait and California Parfait Occupation: Owner of the sushi fusion catering company, Japanese Art Lives in: Switzerland Nationality: Australian Description of Dish: Stylish layered sushi in a small glass, served with a very small spoon. This dish is particularly ideal for smart occasions such as cocktail parties. Ingredients: Tuna Parfait Sushi • Sushi rice • Finely diced tuna • Mixed with a dash of sesame oil • Finely chopped chives • A sprinkle of 7 spice powder • Wasabi tobiko • Tuna • Black Caviar Califonia Parfait Sushi • Sushi rice • Salmon (finely diced) • Avocado (finely diced) • Tobiko • Salmon • Cucumber  
Mr. Tai Po Wong Tofu Dengaku Nigiri Occupation: Chef at the Harrods Sushi Bar Lives in: London Nationality: Chinese (HK) Description of Dish: Imaginative vegetarian sushi with deep fried crispy tofu grilled with sweet miso paste. Highly recommendable for first time sushi eaters. Ingredients: • Tofu • Oil • Sweet Miso • Mirin • Sugar • Sushi rice  
Mr. Shimin Ding Christmas Ca-roll Occupation: Chef at So restaurant Lives in: London Nationality: Chinese Description of Dish: A mouth watering colorful maki roll, which consists of a small black sesame rice rolls, tobiko rice rolls, salmon and vegetables. Ingredients: • Sushi rice • Tobikko (English fish eggs) • Black sesame seeds • Sun-dried tomato • Avocado • Salmon • Nori  
Ms. Reiko Sasaki Black Peppered Silverside Pastrami with Omega Mix Seed & Sundried Tomato Occupation: Owner of the Cherry & Heather Fine Foods Lives in:Glasgow Nationality: Japanese Description of Dish: Omega mix seed sushi rice wrapped with black peppered silverside pastrami, garnished with sun-dried tomato. Nourishing and delicious! Ingredients: • Matured short grain rice • Cold water • Red vinegar or rice vinegar • Caster sugar • Mirin • Konbu • Salt • Black peppered pastrami • Omega mixed seed • Sun-dried tomato   Prizes for THE SIXTH ORIGINAL SUSHI COMPETITION >
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Supported by:
Embassy of Japan, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) , JNTO (Japan National Tourist Organization) and All Japan Sushi Association Special thanks to:
FENG SUSHI, HARRO FOODS LTD., MOSHI MOSHI and TAZAKI FOODS LTD. |
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