Many modern people have tried rolls at least a few times. They are presented in a wide assortment - vegetarian, with fish and seafood, so almost everyone will be able to find among them the option that he would like. Alas, the cost of even a small set is quite high - obviously, an average income person cannot order them every day. Let's figure out the reasons for this cost, and at the same time find out the cost of rolls.
Why are rolls so expensive?
Usually asking such a question to the owners or employees of sushi bars, you can get only pretty vague answers. Some say that the cost of rolls is too high for the finished product to be cheap. Others argue that the matter lies in the complicated procedure and high professionalism of highly paid chefs.
However, in reality, the cost of rolls is much lower than it might seem - we will prove this a bit later.
And cooking does not require special professionalism - just watch a few videos on the Internet to understand all the secrets of this skill.
In addition, buying this oriental dinner, one cannot say what the specialists make rolls from. And when cooking at home, you can be sure of the high quality and freshness of all ingredients, as well as maintaining cleanliness during the work.
Therefore, we can confidently say that the high cost of a favorite treat is simply due to high demand, which, according to the law of capitalism, raises prices even for the cheapest goods.
We consider the cost of rolls "Philadelphia"
It is the Philadelphia rolls that are considered one of the most delicious and at the same time beautiful in the world. No wonder - after all, the preparation uses the largest number of red fish. In addition, it is located not inside, but outside, which makes the dinner especially attractive.
So let's figure out the fair price for them.
To begin with, we will study the Philadelphia roll sheets to find out the ingredients that make up their composition. To prepare one portion (standard, eight pieces) you will need nori seaweed, vinegar, rice, slightly salted salmon and Philadelphia cheese. Such a portion will cost 250-400 rubles when ordering in delivery, and in venerable restaurants the cost may be even higher. But what is the cost of Philadelphia rolls? We calculate the price of all ingredients. For warranty, we will take the price above the average - after all, it can vary significantly depending on the store and the city of purchase.
- One sheet of nori - 5 rubles.
- 30 grams of rice - 5 rubles.
- 20 grams of salmon - 10 rubles.
- 16 grams of Philadelphia cheese - 17 rubles.
- 5 grams of vinegar - 1 ruble.
So, how much does it cost to buy all the ingredients needed to prepare a serving of Philadelphia roll? As the calculation shows - 38 rubles. Moreover, the price can be several rubles lower if you buy products in wholesale stores. But even in this case, the cost is 6-10 lower than in an inexpensive store. Of course, you need to add various seasonings and objects here - we'll talk about them later - but in any case the difference is very obvious.
We enjoy cucumber rolls
But people who are interested in cheap rolls often order a Japanese delicacy stuffed with cucumber - kappa-maki. Yes, they can’t boast such beauty, sophistication or taste as California. But the cost is much lower. Typically, a portion of six pieces costs about 60-100 rubles. Significantly cheaper than the option considered above. And how much does it cost to purchase all the ingredients for subsequent cooking at home?
One serving will require nori leaves, rice, cucumber and vinegar. What will be the price of the components?
- One leaf of a noriya - 5 rubles.
- 15 grams of rice - 3 rubles.
- 7 grams of cucumber - 1 ruble.
- 5 grams of vinegar - 1 ruble.
So, it turns out that a portion of six kappa maki will cost you 10 rubles at all! And the costs are reduced in the same way - about 6-10 times. And even the most economical person can indulge in such a dinner.
Optional equipment
But maybe the additional equipment needed for cooking and consumption has a high cost? Let's see what is required.
Of course, first of all - Chinese sticks. If you buy the cheapest, one-time, they will cost about 5 rubles per pair. But you can get well-crafted, painted. They cost several times more expensive, but are usually used repeatedly.
The mat for making rolls also has a ridiculous price - no more than 100 rubles. Before use, it should be put on a plastic bag disposable so that it does not get dirty. This does not hinder the work.
Finally, special containers are used for delivery. By the way, they are not sold, and with a wholesale purchase, they cost no more than 5 rubles apiece. Of course, containers are not required for cooking and consumption at home.
The problem with small portions of products
The only problem that can occur at home is large portions of seasonings and sauces. For example, ginger, wasabi, oyster and soy sauce, tobiko caviar and much more. For cooking and serving requires a few grams. And in such quantity it is simply impossible to buy them - you have to buy everything in large portions. It is nice that in the refrigerator most products can be stored for months without harm to themselves.
So, having bought everything you need once, you can regularly please yourself and loved ones with rolls and sushi, without wasting money again.
Output
From the foregoing, we can say with confidence that the cost of rolls is quite low. And the prices are inflated just because of the passion for this exotic dish. Cooking at home is more than justified.