Taka Update May 15, 2013

 Taka Update May 15, 2013

Fish delivery and more

We finally got good tuna yesterday. It was Big eye tuna, stomach side as usual. I bought 38 lbs. Toro is not the best AAA, but I can give it AA+. We will get Hiramasa, Teen yellow tail tomorrow. This is same group as Hamachi but not much fat like Hamachi. Uni supply is still good. Sweet uni is available for this weekend. King salmon sold well last week. Now this is on the menu.

Closed Information

We will be closed May 27^th Monday, Memorial Day. We will be back on Tuesday. My plan? I stay in town and play golf, maybe. And I will close from July 4^th- 7^th. It is Thursday to Sunday. I want to be an ordinal person, just take day offs and stay at beach or somewhere. But I did not decide my destination.

 

95 people follow me.

I started Twitter April 29, 2013. And 95 people follow currently. This is not bad, Media Power? IT Power? I write about food, sushi, inspection, golf as usual.

 

Vitamin D May Extend Lifespan.

Having enough vitamin D on board is essential for preventing disease and maintaining health, but the optimal blood level of vitamin D to ensure these benefits remains controversial. Preliminary research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition estimates that by doubling current recommended vitamin D levels across the globe, more people would avoid disease and an early death, and people might extend their lifespans.

Higher levels, lower risk of death

Certain experts have questioned whether the current recommended blood levels and daily amounts of vitamin D are enough to best prevent disease and support health. This study looked at vitamin D levels across many countries and reviewed studies on the topic to explore whether higher blood levels of vitamin D, specifically 25-hydroxyvitamin D, were associated with a decreased incidence of death from common diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and respiratory infections.

Specifically, in this study, researchers reviewed the current scientific data on vitamin D to estimate whether higher blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (doubled from 54 nmol/L to 110 nmol/L) would reduce the death rate in the six global regions where vitamin D–sensitive diseases are prevalent. 

Vitamin D is in Sardine, Eel, Salmon, mackerel, Saury, Yellowtail, Tuna, Mushrooms, Chicken egg.

 

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Good one just arrived.

This is not bad at all.
I made Negitoro Don already. It was very good.


This part is for sushi or sashimi.


And this is for Negitoro Don. I use a spoon and scratch it.

Health Inspection report

Looks like we made it !
It's in a day.
Yesterday was 73C and today was 100A.
We supposed to take 2nd inspection on 23rd. But she came for citation. And She said she could do it today if we were ready.
So we made it!
I gave her our special coating gloves.

I compromised with glove issue.

I was thinking all day. I went to suppliers and found good one for making sushi.


These are all gloves.
Left: Non Latex from Costco
Center: Latex from Restaurant Depot
Right: Special coating Plastic from JFC


I use latex or Non Latex when I make sashimi or cut fish.


I wear Special coating gloves when I make Nigiri Sushi.
Double gloves? Yes but this is only the way to satisfy Health Inspection.
I ordered all cooking staff to wear gloves when they make foods.
So, we will be fine.
But still I am not happy to wear gloves.
Making Sushi with hands are Japanese Food Culture, We have almost 100 years of history.
Sushi Chefs make sushi with naked hands in Japan.

Erika sent me this Black gloves information.  I ordered to try.

Taka will not make Nigiri Sushi anymore.

Is this a Breaking News?

I had health Inspection this morning. We violated some. And one of them was not wearing gloves.
I wrote this issue before. We cannot make good Nigiri Sushi with gloves.
And this is our 3rd violations and I need to go to court later, and need to pay $1000 of fine.
So, I decided not to make Nigiri Sushi.
Anyway We have to wear gloves when we make sushi. Roll Sushi is fine with gloves.
But Nigiri Sushi is not same.
I tried to make many time. I changed gloves many times.
But naked hands are best.
It is very simple reason. If I cannot make good Nigiri Sushi, I have to quit.
So I decided this. It is better than closing restaurant right?
Please understand.
And we can give you free sushi rice.  Eat sashimi and become healthy.

Thanks, TAKA

Our new roll, Brother and Sister Roll

Raw shrimp with tail is topping of sushi.
This is great. Inside, crabmeat, Outside, Raw shrimp.

Uni Jio, Sea Urchin Salt I just made it.

I was thinking about this for white fish. And I made it, It was really good.


1, Strain Uni and place on Fried Pan. It gets hard.


2, Make it small and place it back to Fried Pan. Make it dry.


3, Strain again and place it back to fried Pan.  See uni sand?


4, Make sure 100% dried and add roasted sea salt.

what I can do with this is below.

I make Hirame Nigiri Sushi and sprinkle Uni Jio.
I ate it straight, was yummy.