by Admin | Feb 6, 2022 | Side Dishes, Snacks, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
The tofu should be pressed so the batter will adhere to it. Place the block between two clean dishtowels or paper towels. Set a bowl holding a few canned items on top. Drain for 10 minutes. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 30 minutesMakes 4 rolls (20...
by Admin | Feb 5, 2022 | Lunch, Side Dishes, Snacks, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Typically, spider sushi rolls feature a fried soft-shell crab inside a thick roll. The playful name describes how the legs of the crab extend beyond the sides of the roll. Here, fried shimeji and enoki mushrooms provide a similar, vegetarian-friendly effect. Rice Prep...
by Admin | Feb 4, 2022 | Lunch, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
I enjoy sweet potatoes in almost any form, especially when the flavor is sweet and salty. As an alternative to boiled sweet potatoes, try Soy Glazed Sweet Potatoes. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 30 minutesMakes 4 rolls (20 pieces) 1½ cups (375 ml)...
by Admin | Feb 3, 2022 | Lunch, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
In sushi school, one of the skills we worked on daily was learning to cut vegetables into long, thin continuous sheets that could be used as wrappers. It requires a special kind of knife as well as a special kind of patience. These cucumber-wrapped rolls offer a...
by Admin | Feb 2, 2022 | Side Dishes, Snacks, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
My use of pickled okra has become somewhat of a “signature” throughout my sushi career. It is a nod to my Southern roots, and I almost always feature it in some form. Here, I like it paired with fresh corn kernels. If the corn is very sweet and fresh, you can forego...
