July 5, 2019
How to Host a Sushi Party
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to host a sushi party, you’re in the right place! A sushi party is a fantastic way to bring together foodie friends for a
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May 1, 2019
The Spider Roll: How to Tempura Fry Soft Shell Crab
The Spider Roll is a sushi recipe that you can make to show off how to tempura fry soft-shell crab. This sushi roll is simple to make, beautiful, and
March 27, 2016
Caterpillar Roll: How to Use Avocado on Top of Sushi
The Caterpillar Roll is a visually stunning and delicious roll that has become a favorite at sushi restaurants and in homemade sushi kitchens worldwide. This
February 28, 2016
Science of Dashi and Why IMP Makes Sushi Taste So Good
Sushi is one of those cuisines that you either love or hate. What is it about the taste of sushi that makes it taste so good? Is there a particular flavor
September 2, 2015
How to Make Paleo Sushi
Several people have recently asked me: "Is sushi Paleo?" and "Is there such a thing as Paleo sushi?"
August 16, 2015
Yum Yum Sauce
If you’ve ever dined at Japanese steakhouses, you’ve probably tasted Yum Yum Sauce—a creamy, slightly sweet, and savory dipping sauce that pairs perfectly
July 19, 2015
How to Pack Sushi for Lunch (with or without a refrigerator)
With that in mind, let's talk about how we can pack sushi for lunch without seeing any of those disadvantages - starting with the rice.
June 8, 2015
Asparagus Roll: Simple Vegetarian Sushi
Looking for a sushi recipe that’s both easy to make and packed with flavor? The asparagus roll is the perfect choice for a delicious appetizer, a light lunch,
May 25, 2015
Ketogenic Sushi: the katsuramuki
One of my favorite things to do as a sushi chef is to come up with a new recipe. Recently, a friend of mine asked me to come up with a recipe for ketogenic
May 13, 2015
Avocado Roll
The Avocado Roll sushi recipe is very simple to make and tastes incredible. With its creamy texture and mild flavor, this roll is a perfect balance of
April 26, 2015
Sushi Questions: Ask Me Anything About Rolling Sushi at Home
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April 19, 2015
Simple Salmon Roll: How to Make Hosomaki Sushi Like a Pro
In this post, I will be making a Salmon Roll in the hosomaki style.
April 7, 2015
The Dark Side Roll: Sushi tastes better when you use the Force
The Dark Side Roll is a creative concoction made by a few friends of mine at Full Moon Sushi. Periodically, the chefs will have challenges to create a themed
March 21, 2015
How to Identify Sustainable Seafood and Why it’s Important for Your Health.
Most people think of environmental issues when they hear the word sustainable. But when it comes to sustainable seafood, there is another impact that is even
March 5, 2015
Simple Sushi Recipe: the Spicy Crab Sushi Roll
The Spicy Crab sushi roll is a fantastic recipe for people who are just starting to learn how to roll sushi at home. It's simple to work with, simple to make,
February 23, 2015
How to Find Sustainable Seafood: Vital Choice
I believe that finding a trustworthy source of sustainable seafood is extremely important.
December 16, 2014
Announcing Our Partnership with the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program
I am pleased to announce that we are officially partners of the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program!
November 17, 2014
Is Pre-Made Sushi Safe to Eat?
When it comes to pre-made sushi, the viewpoints are split pretty evenly down the center. Half of us assume that sushi in a supermarket or grocery store is
September 22, 2014
How to Properly Use Cream Cheese in Sushi: The Devil’s Advocate Roll
There is a lot of controversy out there about using cream cheese in sushi. Some people love it, while many others hate it. It's certainly not traditional, but
September 6, 2014
Heaven Roll
The Heaven Roll is a fitting name for this sushi recipe! The savory flavors of tempura fried, coconut shrimp are complimented by fresh lemon zest and crisp
September 1, 2014
Firecracker Roll
The Firecracker roll is a delightfully spicy sushi recipe. While full in flavor, the level of heat should not be taken lightly.
August 21, 2014
Great White Roll
The Great White Roll is a recipe that I created while working at my first sushi restaurant. It's simple to make and sustainable if the ingredients are
July 15, 2014
Canyon Roll
The Canyon Roll is a mouth watering, contemporary sushi recipe. This roll uses not only tempura fried ingredients, but also introduces baked ingredients as a
July 3, 2014
Futomaki
The Futomaki is one of my all-time favorite vegetarian sushi rolls. This roll is named after a style of sushi roll, not an actual recipe. Its considered to be
June 24, 2014
Chicken Katsu Roll
The chicken katsu roll is a fantastic example of how you can blend two traditional Japanese dishes into one, combining the crispy, savory goodness of chicken
June 2, 2014
Miso Mayo
Miso Mayo is a very savory (or umami) sushi sauce. It was created at the restaurant I was working at: Full Moon Sushi Bar & Bistro and it's
March 22, 2014
New York Roll
The New York Roll is perfect for making at home because you can find the ingredients in almost any local market. Most people are open to eating shrimp, so
March 15, 2014
Florida Roll
The Florida Roll is a contemporary, American sushi recipe that is great for people that have just started learning how to roll. The ingredients are simple,
March 10, 2014
Spicy Shrimp Roll
The spicy shrimp roll is another contemporary, American recipe that is great for those who are a bit skeptical to try sushi for the first time. This lightly
March 3, 2014
Crazy Cajun Roll
The Crazy Cajun Roll is a contemporary, American creation that is commonly found in the southern states of the U.S.
December 29, 2013
Japanese Bagel Roll
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
September 15, 2013
Onigiri
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
August 8, 2013
Japanese Ginger Dressing
We will be using a blender (or a food processor, if you have one) to make our Japanese ginger dressing. Before adding any of the listed ingredients above, be
July 1, 2013
Inari Sushi
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
May 24, 2013
Octopus Sushi
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
January 6, 2013
Eel Sauce
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
January 2, 2013
#1 Best Way to Make Ebi
Ebi is a style of preparing shrimp that is typically used to make shrimp nigiri (ebi nigiri). This style of 'butterfly shrimp' is also seen on top of sushi rolls, but is less common than nigiri.
December 8, 2012
Garlic Mayo
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
November 18, 2012
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:
September 28, 2012
Eel Sushi
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
September 13, 2012
California Roll
When it comes to sushi, the California roll is arguably the most iconic of them all. This beloved roll is the “bread and butter” of sushi restaurants
August 5, 2012
Uni Sushi
Sea urchin, also known as uni, is best enjoyed on sushi. uni sushi can be tricky to get a hold of, but if the right kind it can be very delicious!
June 8, 2012
Ponzu
A classic Japanese condiment, Ponzu is a citrus-based sauce with a tart-tangy flavor similar to a vinaigrette. It's a mix of citrus juice, yuzu, kabosu, vinegar, shoyu, mirin, and dashi.
June 7, 2012
Sweet Soy Sauce
Sweet soy sauce is traditionally used on nigiri as a final touch. It is a relatively thin glaze that really compliments raw fish.
June 7, 2012
Spicy Mayo Recipe
The Spicy Mayo recipe is fast and easy. It is the most common sushi sauce made at home because of this. With a few minutes of your time and a couple of
June 3, 2012
Tuna Roll
The Tuna Roll that I am going to show you is made with one of the more traditional styles of sushi, known as the hosomaki style (skinny roll). It is
May 14, 2012
How to Make Sushi Rice
Learning how to make sushi rice is one of the first things a sushi chef will master. It’s rumored that an apprentice may spend years perfecting cooking sushi
May 13, 2012
Citrus Garnish
No matter what dish you are serving, there is a citrus garnish to compliment it- especially seafood. I constantly keep a small supply of lemons, limes, and
May 12, 2012
Strawberry Garnish
A Strawberry Garnish rose was the first garnish that I ever learned in the restaurant industry and it really opened my eyes to the possibilities of
May 3, 2012
Spicy Tuna Roll
The Spicy Tuna Roll is the best roll for the sushi connoisseur who fancies a bit of spice in their life. This sushi recipe is very easy to make and allows for