The World Mega Roll celebrates International Sushi
Day
SEATTLE, June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today is
International Sushi Day, and Holland America Line is celebrating
the beloved delicacy by revealing the Largest Sushi Roll at Sea
made on June 9 by Culinary Council
Member Andy Matsuda while he sailed aboard Koningsdam on a
special Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruise in Norway. Dubbed the "World Mega Roll," the
creation measured 49 feet long (15 meters) before getting rolled,
3.3 feet (100 centimeters) wide and used 70 pounds of sushi
rice.
The Largest Sushi Roll at Sea was prepared around the Lido Pool
so guests could join in the festivities and watch as Matsuda
assembled the culinary feat. Once delicately rolled, Matsuda cut
the large roll in half so guests could view the swirled ingredients
that included rice, salmon, tuna, shrimp, crab, tamago
(Japanese omelet), tobiko (flying fish roe), cucumber, red
onion and radish.
Largest Sushi Roll at Sea Fun Facts at a Glance:
- 49 feet long (15 meters) pre-rolled.
- 3.3 feet wide (100 centimeters) rolled.
- 150 sheets of Nori seaweed.
- 70 pounds of sushi rice.
- 3 pounds each of tuna, salmon and shrimp.
- 1 pound of tobiko (flying fish roe).
"Having Andy on board Koningsdam in June made it the
perfect time to show off his sushi skills and create the Largest
Sushi Roll at Sea in honor of International Sushi Day," said
Orlando Ashford, president of
Holland America Line. "As the only cruise line with seven Culinary
Council members advising our culinary offering, it's exciting to be
able to tap specific expertise like the exceptional skills of Andy
to wow our guests with such a fun, unique and memorable
experience."
Since 2016 Matsuda has been sharing his knowledge with and
training Holland America Line's shipboard chefs to ensure that the
cruise line's staff is at the forefront of sushi trends and
techniques. Guests can indulge in Matsuda's signature rolls at
Tamarind — the award-winning Asian-fusion restaurant on board
several Holland America Line ships — and at Tamarind's sushi
counter on Koningsdam. To further enhance the sushi
experience, Nieuw Statendam — Holland America Line's
newbuild due for delivery in December
2018 — will boast a separate sushi bar called Nami Sushi
that will feature more rolls created exclusively by Matsuda.
Holland America Line's Food &
Beverage Aficionado Cruises showcase the talents of the seven
members of its Culinary Council, Master Mixologist Dale DeGroff,
and the premium line's wine curator and winemaker partners. For a
list of upcoming 2018 Food & Beverage Aficionado Cruises, visit
https://bit.ly/2J9EUum.
For more information, contact a travel professional, call
1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editor's note: Photos are available at
https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/daqnsds2.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland
America Blog. Access all social media outlets on the home
page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival
Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line's fleet of 14
ships offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents, with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations, Cuba cruises and exotic Australia/New
Zealand and Asia voyages;
four annual Grand Voyages; and popular sailings to the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada and New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
Koningsdam in 2016 and has a second Pinnacle-class
ship, Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in
December 2018. A third Pinnacle-class
ship will be delivered in 2021.
The company is undergoing $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah
Magazine; during an America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations
Café presented by The New York Times;
and by taking a Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B. King's Blues Club. The dining
experience can be savored at a variety of restaurants with menus
that feature selections from Holland America Line's esteemed
Culinary Council, comprising world-famous chefs who design dishes
exclusively for our guests.
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