Turning $35 Costco Salmon into $400 of Sushi! 🐟🍣 | Epic Transformation

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  • Опубліковано 21 тра 2023
  • Welcome to my ultimate sushi adventure! 🍣💰 In this UA-cam Shorts video, I take on the challenge of transforming a budget-friendly $35 Costco salmon into a mouthwatering feast worth a whopping $400! 🐟✨ Join me as I share my step-by-step process, from selecting the freshest ingredients to crafting exquisite sushi rolls that will tantalize your taste buds. 🎣😋 Get ready to be amazed by the incredible value and flavors that can be unlocked with a little creativity and skill. 🌟 Don't miss out on this incredible culinary journey! 🔥🔪
    And yes that is ‪@Steve1989MRE‬
    #shorts #costco #sushi #salmon
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  • @IkariNoi
    @IkariNoi Рік тому +2276

    Steve would have marinated that salmon for a few decades before trying it.

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +167

      Nice hiss!

    • @aslamnurfikri7640
      @aslamnurfikri7640 Рік тому +54

      Steve: trying salmon meal from 100 Years War

    • @Dman6779
      @Dman6779 Рік тому +26

      @@photogami "lets get this out onto a tray, nice mkay it appears that the salmon has turned into some kind of a liquid and resembles salmon in no way at all, i do still want to try this though..." *disappears for a decade*

    • @hyprhyp
      @hyprhyp Рік тому +4

      He would have vacuum sealed it for a nice hiss too.

    • @rainestillreign3002
      @rainestillreign3002 Рік тому

      for the love of god! that thing cant beat heston's perfect roast chicken that started at 843BC till now he is marinating it and waiting it to cook 500 years from now! how dare you!

  • @Zach-td5mb
    @Zach-td5mb Рік тому +1413

    Let’s get this out onto a tray

  • @photogami
    @photogami  Рік тому +680

    And yes that is SteveMre!

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +44

      @@fitzkrieg925 (flameless ration heater steaming away)

    • @iamsonedisoncahaya4845
      @iamsonedisoncahaya4845 Рік тому +4

      I like him because he's eating all MRE even when that's already roten or yup mix with dust and rust.

    • @jamesiyer4937
      @jamesiyer4937 Рік тому +3

      I'm just disappointed you didn't get that salmon on to a tray. But still.... nice!

    • @FindMyDamnSock
      @FindMyDamnSock Рік тому +3

      @@fitzkrieg925 nice fish!

    • @TheDanAge
      @TheDanAge Рік тому +2

      why?

  • @westganton
    @westganton Рік тому +486

    That may be the most unexpected yet welcome reference of all time for me

    • @randomstuff4997
      @randomstuff4997 Рік тому

      sashimi from costco is hit or miss, mostly miss

  • @Kxre_
    @Kxre_ Рік тому +139

    After seeing that Steve’s still alive and well from the recent upload, Nice!

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +8

      That was super excitingn

  • @vygalnix7769
    @vygalnix7769 Рік тому +112

    No one uses zuke on salmon. The salting is important to firm the meat but the vinegar is mainly for fish that have a stronger smell like mackerel, shad, etc.
    Also HACCP specify that it is at least -10° C. Just a regular freezer will not be cold enough as anakaris worm eggs and salmonella will persist in the meat.

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +40

      Very good points, the curing process will not sterilize the fish

    • @Spike95Rus
      @Spike95Rus Рік тому +27

      Regular freezer is -18°C and lower.

    • @vygalnix7769
      @vygalnix7769 Рік тому +4

      @@Spike95Rus it is not.

    • @jinn-tonik
      @jinn-tonik Рік тому +28

      @@vygalnix7769wym, average freezer temp is -18 to -24 C

    • @DixieSchizo
      @DixieSchizo Рік тому +6

      I think Costco salmon is farm raised

  • @Dik_Kikm
    @Dik_Kikm Рік тому +133

    Gotta get Steve to watch this

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +12

      That would make my head explode

    • @voight-kampff7781
      @voight-kampff7781 Рік тому +3

      @@photogami which one

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +3

      @@voight-kampff7781 if SteveMre stopped by

    • @saitama8186
      @saitama8186 9 місяців тому

      @@voight-kampff7781hahah joke flew over his head… 💀

    • @DaBlaccGhost
      @DaBlaccGhost 9 місяців тому

      ​@@saitama8186which one?
      😊

  • @xunremosefuldisruptionx2209
    @xunremosefuldisruptionx2209 Рік тому +57

    Ah a reference I didn't think I'd see for something fresh. Nice.

  • @samlsd9711
    @samlsd9711 Рік тому +23

    So this is why japanese restaurants never go bankrupt

  • @RyansGamerShack
    @RyansGamerShack Рік тому +89

    "Lets get this out onto a tray....nice!"

  • @arcticredpanda4598
    @arcticredpanda4598 Рік тому +6

    specialized freezer that goes to 0 in less than 30 minutes will prevent large water crystals from forming and make fish less watery when thawed

  • @maormizrahi4192
    @maormizrahi4192 Рік тому +31

    There's so much passion in your voice.

  • @Coryn101
    @Coryn101 Рік тому +42

    So many great shorts this weekend! Id love to blind test cured and not cured salmon and see if i can tell the difference. My palate isnt that sensitive so probably not… 😅

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +5

      Morning Ace! I'm the same haha and getting to eat sushi faster is always on my mind. I skip the curing 95% of the time

  • @DeepValueOptions
    @DeepValueOptions Рік тому +5

    How do you remove all the parasites?

  • @derrickwren7878
    @derrickwren7878 Рік тому +14

    Instant like for any Steve1989 shout outs 😂

  • @TheTrueUlfhednar
    @TheTrueUlfhednar Рік тому +10

    Nice, Plump and Firm. Heh, me too.

  • @thisisabot9920
    @thisisabot9920 Місяць тому +1

    Love your channel! Not Asian but grew up around lots of Koreans, Japanese, and Chinese, as well as Viet and Filipinos. and I love seeing what is the good Asian products at Costco.

  • @zackfrancis5201
    @zackfrancis5201 Рік тому +8

    We need a part 2 of what to do next with the salmon like how to prep a peace of sushi 🍣 😋 would be great after this vid

  • @rickprime83
    @rickprime83 Рік тому +1

    I was like "Oh wow Steve is doing cooking shorts" lol

  • @MrAngry3232
    @MrAngry3232 Рік тому +202

    $400 value? That is a bold claim 😂

    • @TESkyrimizer
      @TESkyrimizer Рік тому +24

      Oh yeah well I can turn it into $401

    • @Daniel-xu6ps
      @Daniel-xu6ps Рік тому +24

      If you’re running a sushi place you could easily pull more money of if it.

    • @Andorski
      @Andorski Рік тому +39

      2 piece of salmon sushi is $4. The price of rice, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, fake wasabi, and soy sauce (if you want to reduce before brushing it on the salmon before service) is negligible. $400 isn't a terrible estimate.

    • @djibrilr6s
      @djibrilr6s Рік тому +7

      What surprised me more is that he got all that salmon for 36... I wouldnt get half of that for 20

    • @bunchycarter8024
      @bunchycarter8024 Рік тому +2

      ​@@Andorski my gf judges how expensive a sushi place in San diego is by its salmon nigiri prices. Low is $6, mid range is $7 for two pieces

  • @presidentofYokohama
    @presidentofYokohama Рік тому +2

    Actually got excited thinking Steve started doing shorts

  • @Dr.RojoMcDelly
    @Dr.RojoMcDelly Рік тому +4

    Dude the Steve insert was so random I love it. Earned my sub I’ve been watching Steve for years now I always assume he’s still one of those hidden gems

  • @XTheeKing
    @XTheeKing Рік тому +3

    I love how everyone just randomly knows who SteveMre is 🤣🤣 and makes references to him

  • @_sockninja_
    @_sockninja_ Рік тому +5

    Nice Nice Nice Nice Nice. Let's get this out onto a tray.

  • @Biancalovestosew98
    @Biancalovestosew98 Рік тому +1

    I LOVE Salmon!🍣 I even love sushi with salmon too!😍😍

  • @TheMrXMind
    @TheMrXMind Рік тому +2

    I was just waiting for my boy Steve

  • @Toxodos
    @Toxodos Рік тому +1

    I watched this like 4 times, trying to find the stevemre reference everybody was talking about, I was so focused on the words being said, I overlooked his literal face every time haha

  • @hevnervals
    @hevnervals Рік тому +6

    Salmon sushi is a Norwegian invention.

    • @jonathanweir6084
      @jonathanweir6084 Рік тому

      dirty, farmed garbage that would go bad in three days if you didn't use it by then.

  • @brendanmulhall9095
    @brendanmulhall9095 Рік тому +3

    Steve!!! Nice!

  • @DonRayec
    @DonRayec Рік тому +27

    Man you're so underrated, you deserve much more subs :) i love these videos

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much, that's so kind!

  • @CM-dx4mk
    @CM-dx4mk Рік тому +1

    I was going to give you a thumbs-up anyway, but Steve sealed the deal. Nice!

  • @cmsilver8906
    @cmsilver8906 5 місяців тому

    It's good to see Steve getting some love, guy makes awesome videos

  • @simplesmile6984
    @simplesmile6984 Рік тому +2

    Steve is a legendary dude

  • @nowaynoway915
    @nowaynoway915 Рік тому +2

    We all love Steve 😌🙌🏽

  • @toddman22410
    @toddman22410 Рік тому +1

    I don’t even eat sushi but I constantly watch these vids of yours

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому

      Thanks for keeping an open mind and welcome back!

  • @CCCPx23
    @CCCPx23 Рік тому +9

    I vividly remember the first time I tried sushi. It was a moment of both curiosity and apprehension, as I had never ventured into the world of raw fish before. A group of friends had convinced me to join them for dinner at a renowned sushi restaurant in town, assuring me that it would be an experience worth having.
    As we entered the dimly lit restaurant, the air was filled with the aroma of soy sauce and freshly prepared seafood. The sushi bar was bustling with activity, with the sushi chefs meticulously crafting each delicate piece. I watched in awe as they wielded their knives with precision and artistry, transforming simple ingredients into edible works of art.
    We were seated at a low table with cushions, giving us an authentic Japanese dining experience. The menu was extensive, offering a vast array of sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri. My friends, sushi connoisseurs themselves, eagerly guided me through the options, recommending their personal favorites and explaining the nuances of each dish.
    After careful consideration, I settled on a beginner-friendly California roll. It seemed like a safe choice for someone who was still dipping their toes into the world of sushi. My friends, on the other hand, ordered an assortment of more adventurous rolls, including ones with raw salmon, tuna, and even eel.
    As the plates arrived, I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to approach the sushi gracefully. My friends encouraged me to use chopsticks, assuring me that with practice, I would master the art of sushi consumption. With a pair of chopsticks in hand, I gingerly picked up a slice of the California roll, a mixture of crab meat, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in a layer of sticky rice and topped with a drizzle of mayo.
    Bringing the sushi towards my mouth, I couldn't help but notice the beautiful presentation. The vibrant colors and delicate textures enticed me, despite my initial reservations. I took a tentative bite, and my taste buds were immediately awakened by a burst of flavors. The combination of the creamy avocado, the sweetness of the crab, and the subtle crunch of the cucumber created a harmonious dance on my tongue.
    It was a revelation. The freshness and complexity of the ingredients surprised me, challenging my preconceived notions about sushi. Each subsequent bite brought me closer to embracing this new culinary adventure. With each roll, I became more adventurous, gradually venturing into the world of raw fish and exploring the different flavors and textures it had to offer.
    As the meal progressed, I realized that sushi was more than just a meal-it was an experience that transcended taste. It was about the meticulous preparation, the artistry, and the cultural heritage behind each piece. It was a symphony of flavors that captivated not only my palate but also my imagination.
    Leaving the restaurant that night, I felt a newfound appreciation for sushi. It had opened a door to a world of gastronomic delights I had never explored before. From that day forward, sushi became a staple in my culinary repertoire, a reminder of that first brave step I took into the unknown and the incredible journey it led me on.

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +2

      This comment is a thing of beauty

    • @chickenbreast7016
      @chickenbreast7016 Рік тому +7

      I cant tell if this is a copypasta, ChatGPT, or a genuine comment

  • @jOHNWILLIAMS-rv5lq
    @jOHNWILLIAMS-rv5lq Місяць тому +1

    This is how most korean sushi joints prepare sushi, pretty wreckless.

  • @dr4g00nk1d
    @dr4g00nk1d Рік тому

    i was just at costcos comtemplating if i should buy this salmon, funny how i now get a yt short of it when i get home and refresh my feed lmfao...

  • @TylerRajeski
    @TylerRajeski Рік тому +11

    Love the stevemre reference. i love that guy.

  • @krapart
    @krapart Рік тому +5

    So glad to know that Steve is so well known... thanks comment section!

  • @canyounot1185
    @canyounot1185 Рік тому +2

    Is that steve mre info i see?
    alright, let’s get this out onto a tray
    ✨ nice ✨

  • @alexanderkenway
    @alexanderkenway Рік тому +2

    I thought Steve started doing shorts lol

  • @coltrueg
    @coltrueg Рік тому +3

    Nice!

  • @TheDerrickLipschitz
    @TheDerrickLipschitz Рік тому +2

    I’ll have to try this. I usually just slice and salt and then store.

  • @derekd4394
    @derekd4394 Рік тому +1

    The stevemre killed me

  • @cxsey8587
    @cxsey8587 Рік тому +1

    Don’t you need to freeze it for weeks if you don’t have an industrial freezer?

  • @tradlad1051
    @tradlad1051 9 місяців тому +2

    how do you go about cutting the outer layer affected by the rice wine?

  • @danielsalcedo8937
    @danielsalcedo8937 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the ratio real professional, I learned soooooo much

  • @meghan5885
    @meghan5885 Рік тому +3

    MRESTEVE REFERENCE I LIKE ITTTT

  • @Hackjob101
    @Hackjob101 Рік тому

    Thawing and eating mine tonight will let you know if my toilet survives the night 😂

  • @B1c4o
    @B1c4o Рік тому

    Definitely trying this out

  • @matbob7249
    @matbob7249 Рік тому +1

    Farm raised frankenfish! Let’s eat!

  • @FindMyDamnSock
    @FindMyDamnSock Рік тому +1

    Nice Fish!

  • @CotyTernes
    @CotyTernes Рік тому +1

    Steve brought me in, watched 'till the end. 👍

  • @rednaruto88
    @rednaruto88 Рік тому

    Lmfaooo the last 5 secs of the vid

  • @The.Original.Potatocakes
    @The.Original.Potatocakes Рік тому

    Get that onto a tray, nice

  • @CodeeXD
    @CodeeXD Рік тому +2

    Shout out to Steve! "Nice!"

  • @JohnSmith-2koolaid
    @JohnSmith-2koolaid 2 місяці тому

    Now let me get this out onto a tray

  • @stugglefuggle8673
    @stugglefuggle8673 Рік тому

    Could you do measurements for everything? I would love to try this at home

  • @g.rammus
    @g.rammus Рік тому

    what do you do after putting in the freezer? Slice, Thaw, and then blowtorch?

  • @Leitz_Music
    @Leitz_Music 5 місяців тому

    So can you do this with any type of salmon? Or does it have to be bought sushi grade from the store?

  • @SethChef
    @SethChef Рік тому +2

    This would be great in a 100 year old MRE! 🤤

  • @redguardmage
    @redguardmage Рік тому +1

    my parents bought this one time and i thought it was smoked salmon bc i’m dumb and i literally had a sushi bagel😭

  • @methamphetamineopium
    @methamphetamineopium Рік тому +1

    아...다이여트 중인데...연어땡기네 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

  • @RyanMartin-wg7gm
    @RyanMartin-wg7gm 2 місяці тому

    Right on Brother 😊

  • @UberOcelot
    @UberOcelot Рік тому +3

    We need Sushi MREs now

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому

      100 year old sushi mre incoming

  • @daelster
    @daelster Рік тому +2

    I've seen live white worms on Costco salmon in the store while packaged and sitting on the refigerated shelves. Will this curing process make such fish safe to eat?

    • @AKfishkayaker
      @AKfishkayaker Рік тому

      The live worms prove the other comments false it was not frozen. At the end he says."freeze for 48 hours" that kills the bacteria as long as it was at least -10F otherwise freeze longer. Any fish that has been in fresh water has the chance to make you sick as if you drank the water. Ocean salinity kills giardia and other water born illness that fish carry.

  • @burd_elise
    @burd_elise Рік тому +6

    What do you do with it once it’s out of the freezer? How do you store it so it stays fresh?

  • @nhlbx8281
    @nhlbx8281 Рік тому +2

    Is this a sushi grade/sashimi grade salmon that allow to eat it raw ?

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому

      Sushi grade is not a regulated term, you can definitely have safe fish without it

  • @chicagolifetv
    @chicagolifetv Рік тому +2

    You kinda sound like The Golden Gully😂

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +1

      I've been told that before! Golden Gully without the energy lol

    • @chicagolifetv
      @chicagolifetv Рік тому +1

      @The Sushi Guy (photogami) i bet you have been told that lol You got some great content though my guy💯

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому

      @@chicagolifetv thanks for the kind words 🙏🫶

  • @rhue123
    @rhue123 Рік тому +1

    Is this for any type of raw salmon at Costco or do we have to buy a specific salmon for sushi?

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +1

      It must be Atlantic farmed , I also do this with the frozen fillets (see the newest video)

  • @ROBIIIE
    @ROBIIIE 5 місяців тому

    After the rice vinegar bath do you just pat it dry? Or wash it off then Pat it dry? Thanks

  • @Brandon-ex8ui
    @Brandon-ex8ui Рік тому

    Let’s get this on to a tray, nice, okay

  • @yourdadsdad
    @yourdadsdad Рік тому +2

    Loved the SteveMRE reference, I’m a sub of your channel now.

  • @QuantumCookingZ
    @QuantumCookingZ Рік тому +2

    Man gotta love vinegar 😋

  • @sangwon6261
    @sangwon6261 2 місяці тому

    Does iodized salt texture better for curing rather than using coarse kosher salt

  • @user-jz6yd7lf9m
    @user-jz6yd7lf9m 2 місяці тому

    Anybody ever tell you, you kinda sound like a young version of Bob, from Bob’s burgers

  • @stick3013
    @stick3013 Рік тому +5

    Almost the same process as ours, in the Philippines we also eat fish raw too, the dish is called kinilaw, the process to make this is to just soak the fish in coconut vinegar to remove the bacteria from the fish and cook it but it is still raw

  • @deciphermysoul926
    @deciphermysoul926 Рік тому

    The steve reference is top tier

  • @engineeredaf1920
    @engineeredaf1920 Рік тому +1

    do you have to cut the exterior off (from the vinegar) or is that mostly cosmetic?

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому

      Cosmetic, it will also have a vinegary taste, but it's not bad

  • @wchocolatestudios
    @wchocolatestudios Рік тому +2

    Fucking nice!

  • @jopar024
    @jopar024 Рік тому

    Why don't you cut the vinegar cooked surface away before you freeze it? Is it just easier to do that when it is frozen?
    Thanks

  • @soxnpats4lyfe
    @soxnpats4lyfe 10 місяців тому

    The stevemre reference though!!!!!!

  • @carnagezombie1079
    @carnagezombie1079 Рік тому

    Hey I was wondering what temperature you freeze your salmon at?

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому

      Regular home fridge temp (0F)

  • @TheOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
    @TheOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Рік тому

    I love the influence bad friends is taking from Thai ping pong shows

  • @romanmanos5251
    @romanmanos5251 7 місяців тому

    I did put the rice vinegar on the salmon it did cook the outside but it tasted good in the inside but bad on the outside which is why you need to add water to the rice vinegar base to make it less powerful.

  • @mmm555m
    @mmm555m Рік тому +3

    Is this how you make fish safe to eat raw???
    I never understood how something becomes “sushi grade”

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому +3

      Sushi grade is a term that is not regulated by the FDA, now that doesn't mean it doesn't equate quality and well handled fish
      Farmed Atlantic and tuna are deemed safe from a parasite perspective, however can still be spoiled by bacteria. Unfortunately, no amount of freezing or curing can reverse that (only cooking can in a home setting)
      This article from serious eats is a great starting point: www.seriouseats.com/how-to-prepare-raw-fish-at-home-sushi-sashimi-food-safety

  • @JonnyG905
    @JonnyG905 3 місяці тому

    What if it’s wild caught sockeye? Would you do the same thing?

  • @Tekefes
    @Tekefes 5 місяців тому

    I notice you eat a lot of random raw sushi. Are you preparing these beforehand with flash freezing or do you just roll the dice all the time?

  • @TheHouseofSniffers
    @TheHouseofSniffers Рік тому +1

    I just clean it with 7up to make sashimi.

  • @supb1437
    @supb1437 Рік тому +1

    While you cure it in salt, do you leave it at room temp or put it in the fridge?

    • @photogami
      @photogami  Рік тому

      Good question, in the fridge

  • @foxd5804
    @foxd5804 Рік тому +16

    There’s a reason that salmon is 35$….

    • @christianmccauley7340
      @christianmccauley7340 Рік тому

      Who gives a fuck if he’s drowning it in a salt cure? Whatever you’re worried about living in there is now very, very dead.

  • @logicalmisery3737
    @logicalmisery3737 10 місяців тому

    Followed instructions, currently chewing on frozen salmon.

  • @BGRUBBIN
    @BGRUBBIN Рік тому

    I was expecting a platter to made from that.

  • @matthewlam1046
    @matthewlam1046 Рік тому

    Would the same process work with tuna?

  • @nemxo5548
    @nemxo5548 Рік тому +4

    "Nice."

  • @trevv8333
    @trevv8333 Рік тому +2

    nice!

  • @Jethorus
    @Jethorus Рік тому

    Now what do I do!

  • @adamboxx2261
    @adamboxx2261 Рік тому +1

    bro bought the crappiest salmon and is gonna upcharge like crazy just to add salt and rinse it lol

  • @bubbadiesel4961
    @bubbadiesel4961 Рік тому +3

    Bro thats awesome ya had steve the mre dude haha
    That nice shit was hilarious