These are some tips to enhance your next sushi dinning experience.

COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 40 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Making gunkan: 3 minutes Though sometimes labeled as roe, it is reproductive organs, the gonads of uni that we eat. A single sea urchin typically contains five gonads, which are the main edible parts. What we are eating as sea urchins are actually these testes and ovaries. About 1-2 months before spawning, sea urchins store a lot of nutrients in their gonads. Therefore, during this period, the sea urchins' gonads

Spicy Scallops Temaki Hand Roll COOKING TIME: Total: 35 - 40 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Rolling: 1-2 minutes When it comes to consuming raw fish, concerns are natural, especially if you don't have access to fresh fish. The terms "Sushi" and "Sashimi" grade fish can be perplexing, leaving many people unsure about which fish is safe to eat raw. As a sushi instructor, I often receive questions about what makes fish "Sushi Grade." (For a more detailed explanation, check

COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 45 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Prep (Spicy Shrimp): 5 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes Miola Rolla Spicy...

COOKING TIME Total: 50 - 60 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Prep (Tempura Flakes): 10 - 15 minutes Shrimp Tempura: 20 - 30 min. Rolling: 5 minutes It's hard to resist the delectable taste of a sushi roll with Shrimp Tempura inside. Here's a twist: how about adding Tempura Flakes and drizzling some Eel sauce (Teriyaki Sauce) over it? The result is a crunchy exterior and an explosion of shrimp goodness inside. Simply delicious! Tempura Flakes, or Tenkasu, are widely used in

COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 40 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes One common question in sushi is: What qualifies as...

COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 40 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes If you're a fan of spicy tuna, you're in for a treat...

COOKING TIME Total: 40 - 50 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Prep (Spicy Tuna): 5 - 10 minutes Rolling: 1-2 minutes When people think of sushi outside of Japan, they often envision "rolls," specifically inside-out rolls. Not known to many regular sushi eaters is Temaki, an ice cream cone shaped roll also know as hand roll. As a sushi class instructor since 2021 (online since 2020), I've recommended temaki to those who find inside-out rolls daunting. Temaki is incredibly ea

It is beyond yummy. COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 40 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes While this Double Shrimp Roll may...

It is the easiest and delicious Sushi almost anyone can make at home. COOKING TIME Total: 40 - 50 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes...

Tempura is steam cooking. COOKING TIME Total: 30 minutes Prep: 5 - 10 minutes Set up: 10 minutes Frying: 5 minutes Like mastering the art...

COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 40 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes When I founded Breakthrough Sushi in 2012, my goal was to offer authentic Sushi Classes that showcased the true essence of sushi-making. One of the first things that caught my wife’s attention was using imitation crabmeat (Kani Kama) in California Rolls. It led me to question why we couldn't use real crabmeat, especially since San Francisco is abundant with Dungeness Crab. My wife's curiosity m

Think of it as Nori wrapped Chicken Rice Salad. COOKING TIME Total: 40 - 50 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Teriyaki Chicken: 35 - 40...

Though no one knows who and when Spicy Tuna was invented, we can guess the idea may have come from Negi Toro - Hosomaki filled with...

COOKING TIME Total: 40 - 50 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Prep (Shrimp): 5 - 10 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes New York (or Boston for...

January 5, 2023 UPDATE: Here are some new additions to the list of online sites that offer sushi grade fish. Nevada Sierra Meat and...

When crafting the perfect sushi, the importance of rice cannot be overstated. At the heart of every exquisite sushi roll lies a bed of...

If you think Cucumber Avocado Roll is boring, I urge you to think again. COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 45 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes Never underestimate the power (or I should say the flavor) of vegetables. Especially avocado. I think whoever thought of using Avocado for Sushi was Genius (supposedly, it was a chef at Tokyo Kaikan in Los Angeles who invented California Roll.) Avocado and Sushi Rice go really well. In fact, it’s tough to find ingredients

Click the button below for an updated Article. What exactly is sushi vinegar? (2020 updates including FAQ) Making Sushi Rice is one of...

Video Tutorial: Understanding Sushi Grade Salmon "Sushi grade" is a term used to determine if fish is safe for raw consumption. But how do you transform salmon into sushi grade? For wild salmon, freezing is required, along with an optional curing step, which is highly recommended. In the case of farm-raised salmon, some may require freezing while others do not. Curing remains optional. Given that salmon is one of the most popular fish for sushi in the US and Japan, this artic