No Sushi Chef Required!
WHAT? Yes, No Sushi Chef Required! It's been about 7 years since I last looked at sushi robots and I'm sure the technology has improved vastly since then. I was invited to see some of the latest sushi robots at Suzumo International Corporation, one of the handful of companies producing such equipment. Suzumo's tagline is "We Love Rice" and after seeing their robots in action, I can see why. Being trained in sushi, there are many factors that can affect the final sushi piece. The main factor is the rice, it can be overworked and starchy or the grains smashed together. The rice in sushi should be individual grains and not packed too tight. Suzumo Sushi Robot Suzumo's Kiyoto san demonstrates the 30 cup sushi rice mixer MCR-SSC He adds in steamed rice, sushi vinegar, the mixing attachment, and hits the button. There are 3 different presets that you can use, based on rice volume and mixing time. ...