I recently made a frozen Edeka Sushi Box tested.
At the same time, I was wondering if you can also store fresh Freeze sushi can. And most importantly, how it tastes afterwards.
Time to try it out!
Therefore, I quickly made sushi and put it in the freezer.
In this post you will learn how to freeze sushi. I will also tell you how good the frozen sushi tastes after thawing.
Let’s go!
Sushi is a fast Perishable food and therefore should always be freshly eaten become. Especially since sushi is often raw fish prepared. This is especially susceptible to unpleasant Bacteria and can lead to food poisoning if stored incorrectly (1).
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Sushi also loses its flavor relatively quickly Consistency. For example, nori algae absorbs more and more moisture over time and thus begins to crack.
Nevertheless there are always Situations in which sushi is left over. Whether you order it or make it yourself. Besides, sushi is much too tasty to throw away.
Therefore, especially freezing is a safe way to store sushi.
Freeze sushi
You can freeze sushi. Put the sushi in an airtight container and put it in the freezer. It can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months. By freezing sushi, the sushi can lose its flavor. The safest way to thaw the sushi is slowly in the refrigerator. After thawing, the sushi pieces can look unappetizing.
How long can sushi be kept refrigerated?
If you are going to eat the sushi soon, you do not need to freeze it. Finally, it stays fresh for some time even in the refrigerator. The shelf life depends mainly on whether the sushi is made of raw fish or not. Then it is durable for up to one day in the refrigerator. Vegetarian or. vegan sushi can be kept refrigerated for up to 3 days.
In this post, I go into detail about the proper Storing sushi in the refrigerator a.
How to notice that Sushi is bad?
Just rely on your Sense organs and your Feeling. I always check sushi before eating it for smell, appearance and consistency. Some care should always be taken, especially with raw fish. It should not smell "fishy" or look watery. Otherwise, you’d better dispose of it. After all, your health comes first!
You can usually still eat vegetarian sushi despite the changed appearance. For example, the avocado turns dark or the sushi rice becomes a bit firmer. This worsens evtl. the taste, but you can still consume it.
Let’s get started with freezing!
Freeze homemade sushi
There are two ways to freeze Sushi. Either you freeze the complete sushi rolls or the individual ingredients.
Freezing Sushi Ingredients
If you make your own sushi and have some left over, I always recommend freezing the individual ingredients. After thawing you can make sushi from it again.
Let’s take a closer look at the individual ingredients:
You don’t need to freeze the nori leaves separately. It’s best to store them in an airtight container in a dark and dry place.
Freeze sushi rice
The sushi rice can be frozen very well in my experience. To do this, put the sushi rice in a freezer bag, squeeze out the excess air and put it in the freezer with a label.
With the defrosted rice I prepared sushi and it tasted really good.
Can you freeze raw fish?
Sushi fish before processing for at least two months. Frozen for 24 hours at -20 degrees so it can be processed according to EU regulations (2). Therefore you can refreeze the fish for sushi. However, it should not have been sitting around at room temperature forever.
Freeze the fish whole and only cut it into pieces after thawing. This helps it retain its shape and flavor better.
Other ingredients
Other vegetarian ingredients like avocado or cucumber do not freeze very well. So the avocado turns unappetizingly dark and the cucumber turns to ice cream. It’s best to prepare the remaining sushi ingredients fresh when needed.
Home pickled ginger can be kept in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 months.
Freeze finished sushi rolls
Put the sushi in an airtight container and put it in the freezer. Label the freezer bag with the current date. Expect the taste and appearance to change after defrosting.
With my avocado maki, the avocado no longer tasted good after defrosting. The nori algae was also a bit tough and didn’t chew that well.
Overall, the taste experience rather disappointed me and I would not freeze the finished sushi again. Instead I would rather store it in the fridge for a short time.
Can you freeze vegetarian sushi
Vegetarian sushi is not suitable for freezing. The ingredients used change too much their appearance and taste. You can store finished vegetarian sushi in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you have too much sushi rice left over, you can freeze it without hesitation. After thawing, you can use the rice with fresh ingredients to make sushi.
Defrosting sushi
To defrost, take the sushi out of the freezer and place it in the refrigerator Refrigerator. There it needs about 4 – 5 hours. It is best to let the sushi thaw overnight in the refrigerator. You should not at room temperature Let it melt, otherwise bacteria and germs can develop. Once the sushi is thawed, it is ready to eat.
Sushi tastes best fresh and should always be eaten promptly. In my opinion, sushi is not suitable for freezing. An exception is the sushi rice. Instead I prefer to store sushi in the fridge.
Have you frozen sushi before? If so, how did it taste to you after thawing?
I look forward to your experiences in the comments!
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