How long can sushi keep?

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Today you will find out everything about the shelf life of sushi .

During my studies I worked in a sushi bar.

There I usually took some of the leftover sushi home with me at the end of the day.

So I know exactly how long sushi can be kept and how the different types of sushi differ in terms of shelf life.

In this post, I'll show you the best way to store sushi! So that it stays fresh as long as possible and you can still eat it the next day.

What's the best way to store sushi?

Shelf life of supermarket sushi

How long does vegetarian sushi last?

How long can sushi rice keep?

How do you freeze sushi?

How can I tell if the sushi is still good?

Conclusion

What's the best way to store sushi?

Sushi is always kept chilled in the refrigerator. Raw fish perishes quickly and is susceptible to bacteria. Sushi with raw fish can be kept for one day in the refrigerator. Sushi with vegetables can be kept for up to 3 days. Sushi rice is stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 3-4 hours. Over time, the sushi loses its taste and quality.

To do this, wrap the sushi tightly in cling film. Then you put it in an airtight container and put it in the refrigerator. The storage temperature should be around 5ºC.

There must be no excess water on the rolls when winding. This could encourage bacterial growth.

If you don't have a suitable material, you can of course also use the plastic box in which the sushi is sold.

Shelf life of supermarket sushi

For sushi from the supermarket, an expiration date is always given. You can use that as a guide. The longer the sushi can be kept, the fresher it is.

After the expiration date, you should definitely check the sushi and dispose of it if necessary.

All sushi variants lose their taste and quality over time.

The main reason is that the sushi rice loses its moisture and becomes hard. In addition, the algae leaves tear relatively quickly.

How long does vegetarian sushi last?

Vegetarian sushi with vegetables can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days . The same goes for vegan sushi . These include, for example, Kappa Maki (with cucumber) or Takuan Maki (with pickled radish).

Avocado Maki should be eaten quickly, as the avocado browns very quickly.

How long can sushi rice keep?

Sushi rice can be stored at room temperature for 3-4 hours after preparation . Don't store it in the refrigerator. After that, however, it should be used for rolling, otherwise it will become too firm.

The rice vinegar used to make the sushi rice has an almost unlimited shelf life after opening .

Learn to make sushi rice yourself now !

How do you freeze sushi?

To freeze the sushi, put it in an airtight container. Then it can be kept for up to 3 months.

However, sushi is not necessarily suitable for freezing. The sushi rice and the nori seaweed get damp. In addition, the sushi can look unsavory after defrosting.

To thaw, simply put the container from the freezer into the refrigerator. This takes a few hours. It is therefore advisable to let the sushi thaw overnight.

Don't let the frozen sushi melt at room temperature . This increases the risk of contamination and bacterial growth.

As soon as the sushi is thawed, you can eat it.

Frozen sushi is generally safe . It is a good alternative for emergencies.

If you are freezing homemade sushi , separate the ingredients .

Don't cut the fish into small pieces before freezing it. This means that it retains its consistency better after thawing.

The sushi rice should still be steaming hot when you put it in the freezer. This will keep it sticky later.

The nori seaweed can be frozen in resealable plastic bags.

After thawing, you can make fresh sushi rolls from the individual ingredients.

A little digression: After catching fish in sushi quality, you freeze it for at least a day at minus 20 degrees . This kills parasites and the fish can be eaten raw.

Here you get my detailed instructions on how to freeze sushi .

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How long does vegetarian sushi last?

Avocado Maki should be eaten quickly, as the avocado browns very quickly.

How long can sushi rice keep?

The rice vinegar used to make the sushi rice has an almost unlimited shelf life after opening .

Learn to make sushi rice yourself now !

Five salmon nigiri are on a brown wooden plate

How do you freeze sushi?

To freeze the sushi, put it in an airtight container. Then it can be kept for up to 3 months.

However, sushi is not necessarily suitable for freezing. The sushi rice and the nori seaweed get damp. In addition, the sushi can look unsavory after defrosting.

To thaw, simply put the container from the freezer into the refrigerator. This takes a few hours. It is therefore advisable to let the sushi thaw overnight.

Don't let the frozen sushi melt at room temperature . This increases the risk of contamination and bacterial growth.

As soon as the sushi is thawed, you can eat it.

Frozen sushi is generally safe . It is a good alternative for emergencies.

If you are freezing homemade sushi , separate the ingredients .

Don't cut the fish into small pieces before freezing it. This means that it retains its consistency better after thawing.

The sushi rice should still be steaming hot when you put it in the freezer. This will keep it sticky later.

The nori seaweed can be frozen in resealable plastic bags.

After thawing, you can make fresh sushi rolls from the individual ingredients.

A little digression: After catching fish in sushi quality, you freeze it for at least a day at minus 20 degrees . This kills parasites and the fish can be eaten raw.

Here you get my detailed instructions on how to freeze sushi .

How can I tell if the sushi is still good?

Before you eat sushi from yesterday or older, you should put it through a test . This is especially important if you don't know under what circumstances the sushi was made. This is especially true for sushi from the supermarket.

An odor test is always a good start.

If the sushi smells fishy , you should definitely throw it away.

Then an optical test is recommended .

If the appearance of the sushi has changed significantly, it's better to throw it away as well. Pay particular attention to the color of the fish.

You can find out whether sushi is healthy here.