Class Resources
Thank you so much for attending one of my classes!
I really appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in learning how to roll sushi! If you’re here, you have discovered my website – a place where I store and share my knowledge of sushi. In addition to the information we covered in class and some extra resources, you can also find information about sustainable seafood and a few videos on my website (more videos coming soon!).
I also have a special email newsletter that you should sign up for – where I share insider tips and even more expert knowledge on rolling sushi at home.
If you sign up, you’ll also receive my PDF guide on Essential Equipment to Make Sushi at Home. You can simply scroll down to the bottom of this page to sign up!
As promised, here are some additional class resources for you to enjoy:
How to Make Rice
Making rice is one of the more difficult parts of making sushi at home and, unfortunately, we only had time to make one batch of rice today. This article/video should help you reference what we learned in class and go over some of the details involved with making rice: How to Make Sushi Rice
You can also find more information on rice cookers here.
Sushi Sauces
Everyone loves sauce. Whether it’s on your sushi or your salad, there’s a sauce for everything (some sauces go great on everything!). Here’s a list of sushi sauces that I recommend: Sushi Sauce.
Buying a Sushi Knife
Buying your first (real) sushi knife is quite an undertaking. It has been one of the best investments I have ever made on my sushi journey, but there is a lot to know before spending that kind of money on a knife. Here’s an article I wrote on everything you need to know before buying your first sushi knife: Sushi and Sashimi Knives.
What Equipment to Buy
To start, I would invest in a good Makisu (rolling mat) and a sharp knife. But I would also seriously consider buying a good rice cooker. Rice cookers are great because you can set it up and push a button to get perfect rice – every time. Rice cookers aren’t all created equal, though. Here’s an article on the differences between price points when it comes to rice cookers: Rice Cookers.
Sushi Recipes
Now that you know the basics, it time to start adventuring with new recipes! Here’s a list of recipes from various sushi bars (including Full Moon Sushi) and a few of my own creations. If you end up trying some of these recipes, take a picture and post it on the Secrets of Sushi Facebook page!
Sushi Recipes: here.
Where to Buy Ingredients
I assume that if you’ve been to one of my live classes, you probably live in the Norman/OKC area. Here’s a list of where you can buy specific ingredients in the metro:
Nori (seaweed):
- International Pantry
- Super Cao Nguyen
- Golden Pheonix
- Whole Foods
Rice:
- Sprouts
- Super Cao Nguyen
- Golden Pheonix
As long as the rice is “Medium” or “Short” grain, it should work for sushi. Avoid using basmati, jasmine, brown, and mochi rice.
Sushi Grade Fish:
- Whole Foods
- Gulf Port Seafood
It’s important NOT to get fish from anyone. Just because someone sells salmon, it doesn’t mean that the fish is fit for consuming raw. Here’s an article on the importance of knowledge when buying seafood for sushi: Sashimi.
Produce:
- Sprouts
- Whole Foods
- Target
- Crest
- Homeland
Asian Ingredients:
- Super Cao Nguyen
- Golden Pheonix
These locations are great for getting wasabi powder, ginger, rice wine vinegar, kewpie mayo, Asian spices, and various types of Asian produce.
Thank you for visiting! If you have any questions about the class or the class resources, please feel free to leave them in the comment section below.
