Japanese Bagel Roll

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The Japanese Bagel Roll is a contemporary sushi recipe that is fairly popular in the United States. The ingredients are simple, but there are a few variations among sushi bars. So I will list all of the most common ingredients and let you decide which to put into your roll. For this tutorial, you will […]

Onigiri

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At first glance, Onigiri (also known as O-musubi, or rice ball) looks like a type of sushi. But there are a few, key differences, that separate it from the rest! Most notably, the rice ball is made from salted rice, not vinegar rice. In Japan, this is considered a type of quick, comfort food. It’s […]

Japanese Ginger Dressing

Japanese Ginger Dressing

I’ve had a lot a friends request a recipe on Japanese ginger dressing with the “authentic restaurant taste”. But most restaurants will add or subtract ingredients to fit their needs or stand out from the rest. So after several sessions of experimentation, here’s my rendition. Please note that this recipe uses carrots, peanut oil and […]

Inari Sushi

Inari

Inarizushi, or Inari Sushi, is a term for stuffed sushi. But it’s not like any other dish classified as sushi- nor is it found in many sushi bars, if any at all. It’s typically a home sushi dish or a great addition to a packed lunch/picnic. Inarizushi is made from Aburaage. Aburaage is deep fried […]

Octopus Sushi

Octopus

Octopus sushi, also known as Tako, is one of the most easily identifiable dishes in any sushi restaurant. It’s rich purple color and and distinguishable suction cups are a dead give away.   **Disclaimer** Sushi grade octopi are currently on a watch list for rapidly decreasing populations, world-wide. Many fisheries are unregulated or use a […]

Eel Sauce

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Eel Sauce, also known as Nitsume, is a crowd favorite and it goes well on various types of rolls as well as a marinade for fish and chicken.  In the United States, this sauce is created differently depending on which sushi bar you go to. I will show you how to create a delicious version […]

#1 Best Way to Make Ebi

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Ebi refers to a style of preparing shrimp in Japan. Traditionally, you prepare the shrimp by “butterflying” them- That means that they are split open from the bottom and laid out flat. Butterfly shrimp can be use on maki, but it was originally used on nigiri. So I will show the process of making the […]

Garlic Mayo

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Garlic Mayo is a hybrid sauce created by one of my former instructors in Oklahoma. It was designed to be both sweet and savory. I have made a few modifications to this simple sauce and I wanted to share it with you! For this tutorial, you will need: 1/4 cup of Kewpie mayonnaise 1/2 tsp […]

How to Make a Cucumber Roll

How to Make a Cucumber Roll

The cucumber roll is one of the easiest vegetarian sushi rolls to make. There are two ways to make one: Hosomaki, or skinny roll- usually cut into 6 pieces with the nori on the outside. Short Futomaki roll- also cut into 6 pieces, but the pieces are substantially wider. This version can be rolled with […]

Eel Sushi

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Eel, or unagi, is a crowd favorite in most sushi bars. Making eel sushi at home is much easier than most people think! If you have an Asian market in your area, you can make unagi nigiri, a Dragonfly Roll, or the classic eel roll in under 30 minutes. **Disclaimer** All 3 species of eel […]

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