Step-by-step sushi recipes, technique guides, and sustainable seafood advice from Oklahoma City sushi chef Bryan Sekine.https://secretsofsushi.com/https://secretsofsushi.com/how-to-host-a-sushi-party/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 aFri, 05 Jul 2019 22:30:38 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/spider-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/spider-roll/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, andWed, 01 May 2019 11:50:49 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/caterpillar-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/caterpillar-roll/The Caterpillar Roll is a visually stunning and delicious roll that has become a favorite at sushi restaurants and in homemade sushi kitchens worldwide. ThisSun, 27 Mar 2016 21:54:39 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/science-of-dashi/https://secretsofsushi.com/science-of-dashi/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 flavorSun, 28 Feb 2016 14:23:43 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/how-to-make-paleo-sushi/https://secretsofsushi.com/how-to-make-paleo-sushi/Several people have recently asked me: "Is sushi Paleo?" and  "Is there such a thing as Paleo sushi?"Wed, 02 Sep 2015 08:10:40 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/yum-yum-sauce/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 perfectlySun, 16 Aug 2015 15:59:28 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/how-to-pack-sushi-for-lunch/https://secretsofsushi.com/how-to-pack-sushi-for-lunch/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.Sun, 19 Jul 2015 18:03:36 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/asparagus-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/asparagus-roll/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,Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:53:12 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/ketogenic-sushi-the-katsuramuki/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 ketogenicMon, 25 May 2015 11:52:21 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/avocado-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 ofWed, 13 May 2015 13:50:09 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/sushi-questions/https://secretsofsushi.com/sushi-questions/After you sign up, I'll send you an awesome PDF guide on 13 Ways to Tell if a Sushi Restaurant is High Quality! After that, you will receive regular emailsSun, 26 Apr 2015 18:15:17 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/salmon-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/salmon-roll/In this post, I will be making a Salmon Roll in the hosomaki style.Sun, 19 Apr 2015 22:25:07 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/dark-side-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/dark-side-roll/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 themedTue, 07 Apr 2015 23:19:50 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/how-to-identify-sustainable-seafood/https://secretsofsushi.com/how-to-identify-sustainable-seafood/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 evenSat, 21 Mar 2015 19:45:00 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/spicy-crab-sushi-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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,Thu, 05 Mar 2015 06:45:23 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/sustainable-seafood-vital-choice/https://secretsofsushi.com/sustainable-seafood-vital-choice/I believe that finding a trustworthy source of sustainable seafood is extremely important.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 02:23:06 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/seafood-watch-program/https://secretsofsushi.com/seafood-watch-program/I am pleased to announce that we are officially partners of the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program!Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:30:30 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/pre-made-sushi-safe-eat/https://secretsofsushi.com/pre-made-sushi-safe-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 isMon, 17 Nov 2014 03:20:55 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/cream-cheese-in-sushi-devils-advocate/https://secretsofsushi.com/cream-cheese-in-sushi-devils-advocate/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, butMon, 22 Sep 2014 04:17:05 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/heaven-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 crispSat, 06 Sep 2014 06:31:06 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/firecracker-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/firecracker-roll/The Firecracker roll is a delightfully spicy sushi recipe. While full in flavor, the level of heat should not be taken lightly.Mon, 01 Sep 2014 05:26:10 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/great-white-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 areThu, 21 Aug 2014 21:46:12 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/canyon-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 aTue, 15 Jul 2014 09:43:00 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/futomaki/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 beThu, 03 Jul 2014 09:23:54 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/chicken-katsu-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 chickenTue, 24 Jun 2014 09:03:02 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/miso-mayo/https://secretsofsushi.com/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'sMon, 02 Jun 2014 11:32:16 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/new-york-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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, soSat, 22 Mar 2014 09:31:41 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/florida-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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,Sat, 15 Mar 2014 09:19:41 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/spicy-shrimp-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 lightlyMon, 10 Mar 2014 09:33:25 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/crazy-cajun-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/crazy-cajun-roll/The Crazy Cajun Roll is a contemporary, American creation that is commonly found in the southern states of the U.S.Mon, 03 Mar 2014 09:07:18 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/japanese-bagel-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 variationsSun, 29 Dec 2013 09:26:33 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/onigiri/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 theSun, 15 Sep 2013 11:05:25 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/japanese-ginger-dressing/https://secretsofsushi.com/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, beThu, 08 Aug 2013 11:31:05 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/inari-sushi/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 atMon, 01 Jul 2013 11:18:59 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/octopus-sushi/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 distinguishableFri, 24 May 2013 11:11:49 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/eel-sauce/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 theSun, 06 Jan 2013 11:35:37 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/ebi/https://secretsofsushi.com/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.Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:13:33 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/garlic-mayo/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 fewSat, 08 Dec 2012 11:29:31 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/cucumber-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/cucumber-roll/The cucumber roll is one of the easiest vegetarian sushi rolls to make. There are two ways to make one:Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:12:00 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/eel-sushi/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 nigiriFri, 28 Sep 2012 09:16:26 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/california-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 restaurantsThu, 13 Sep 2012 08:59:24 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/uni-sushi/https://secretsofsushi.com/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!Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:03:33 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/flying-fish-roe/https://secretsofsushi.com/flying-fish-roe/"It's flying fish roe!" I would always say.Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:26:53 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/ponzu/https://secretsofsushi.com/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.Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:14:54 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/sweet-soy-sauce/https://secretsofsushi.com/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.Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:34:44 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/spicy-mayo-recipe/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 ofThu, 07 Jun 2012 11:33:51 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/tuna-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 isSun, 03 Jun 2012 09:40:32 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/how-to-make-sushi-rice/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 sushiMon, 14 May 2012 11:28:14 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/citrus-garnish/https://secretsofsushi.com/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, andSun, 13 May 2012 09:21:17 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/strawberry-garnish/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 ofSat, 12 May 2012 09:19:50 GMThttps://secretsofsushi.com/spicy-tuna-roll/https://secretsofsushi.com/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 forThu, 03 May 2012 09:35:12 GMT