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

COOKING TIME Total: 40 - 50 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Prep (Spicy Tuna): 5 - 10 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes Although the...

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

Discover the Magic of Fried Asparagus in Sushi COOKING TIME Total: 50 - 60 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Asparagus Tempura: 20 minutes Rolling: 1-2 minutes Here's a culinary truth: Sushi is not limited to raw fish. While fish is popular, sushi encompasses various ingredients, including vegetables. Take the cucumber avocado roll, for example. It's still sushi, showcasing the versatility and creativity of this culinary art form. Vegetarian sushi, such as the Oshinko (daik

COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 40 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes If you think Avocado is boring compared to fish,...

When asked about my favorite roll to make, my immediate response is always "Tekka," the Tuna Hosomaki. Despite its simplicity - Sushi...

COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 40 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes nce you've mastered the basics of making Inside Out...

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 - 45 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes During sushi classes, I’m often asked, "What do you...

Experience a sushi roll's delightful crunch and mild flavor of crispy salmon skin. Fish skin is probably not part of your everyday diet,...

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

COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 40 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes As you can see from the picture, it's evident that...

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

COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 40 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes If you have yet to try Hosomaki, I highly recommend doing so. If you have yet to try Hosomaki, I highly recommend doing so. While enjoying sushi outside of Japan, you may have encountered more Inside (Rice) Out Rolls than Nori Out Rolls. "Traditional" Japanese Sushi Rolls are Nori Out, meaning the rice is on the outside and the filling is inside. As much as I appreciate both types, the issue wi

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...

While many Dragon Roll recipes call for Unagi, Fresh Water Eel, most of the Red Dragon Rolls are missing Unagi. Another ingredient missing from Red Dragon Roll is the eel sauce as it has spicy tuna on top. If you like that sweet BBQ eel sauce on your roll, sure, it’s perfectly Ok to pour some of that. However, my recommendation is to use mayo or cream based cause for spicy tuna, perhaps simple ponzu or citrus sauce just might do it. Red Dragon roll will require the making of

This is one of the simplest and the most delicious recipes I can offer you COOKING TIME Total: 35 - 40 minutes Prep : 20 minutes Baking:...