Enough preparation – let’s make some sushi! Sushi rolls are the best way to get started because they’re fun and easy and can be shared by groups of people. In Japan, simple vegetable rolls like the venerable cucumber roll are very common. These are rolled up half-sheets of nori, with rice on the inside, and [...]

To westerners the word “sushi” implies sushi rolls with fish toppings, or sushi rolls with fish inside, outside or both. And while it’s true that the origins of sushi were the result of people trying to preserve fish, a lot of “sushi” served in Japan actually features vegetables. Tuna is the most popular fish ingredient [...]

You may recall us mentioning that the rice is the most important ingredient; the heart and soul of the sushi. Preparing the sushi rice well is critical to the outcome. Apprentices used to spend the first couple of years mastering the techniques of sushi rice preparation, but you should be able to produce good sushi [...]

Almost ready to start making delicious sushi rolls, but first a few words about the equipment you’ll need. As with preparing all great foods, making great sushi requires using the proper equipment. The sushi knife is the most cherished possession of the itamai (sushi chef) and likely the most expensive as well. Don’t worry though, [...]

OK so you’re ready to make sushi at home, let’s get some ingredients that we’ll need to make simple rolls. Sushi rice is an absolute requirement – if your store does not have it, try another, you cannot compromise on this. Buy online if you can’t find it. I like to buy the big bags [...]

Many people I know are afraid to make sushi at home. Or too lazy. Or they worry about food safety. It’s not that hard, and it can be downright fun and enjoyable, but it is a lot more work than just going out to eat. They key to success is to plan what you’ll make [...]