We recommend 'Sushi Making at Home' as an authentic sushi recipe book for both beginners and old hands at sushi making.

Explains how to make the major varieties of sushi that Japanese make at home themselves. No California Rolls here! Plenty of practical home cook oriented family recipes.

Includes recipes for `chirashi-zushi` scattered sushi, `oshi-zushi` pressed sushi and `temaki` party sushi, as well as special decorative types of sushi. Great tips for cooking sushi rice and how to mix rice in a handai rice tub. Also useful tips on how to care for a sushi rice tub.

We also highly recommend 'Sushi Taste and Technique' by Kimiko Barber. One of the best English-language sushi books we've seen (and purchased!). Great explanation of Japanese ingredients, beautifully photographed step-by-step preparation of common toppings and detailed guide to filleting a variety of fish and shellfish.

Last but not least, 'Sushi Modern' by much loved Sydney-based chef Hideo Dekura. For those who like to experiment and the artistes among us, it is truly inspirational. Still has all the basics, but with some amazing taste combinations!

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