Cooked amaranth has a very similar texture to masago (capelin fish roe). The kombu kelp adds a fresh ocean flavor. Prepare only enough Faux Roe to use in one sushi-making session, as leftovers tend to become gelatinous and unpleasant in texture. Rice Prep Time: Up to...
Spicy Carrot and Tomato Inari Sushi
When preparing a spicy mixture such as the carrots featured in this dish, I like to use two types of chili sauces. The combination of the two makes the mixture balanced with an overall heat profile that doesn’t taste like either of the individual sauces. Rice Prep...
Shiitake Nigiri
Shiitake are just one type of mushroom that works well for these morsels. Try a bundle of delicate enoki mushrooms for a subtler flavor, or robust shimeji mushrooms for a stronger flavor. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 15 minutesMakes 8 pieces 8 small...
Adzuki Bean and Fragrant Herb Inari Sushi
Japanese red bean paste (anko) comes in two forms: koshi-an and tsubu-an. Koshi-an is smooth and free of bean skins. Tsubu-an is chunky and textured. Although both have the same flavor, I recommend the chunkier tsubu-an for this dish. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½...
Vegetable Inari Sushi
Most types of sushi do not fare well after a day of refrigeration. These inari pouches are an exception. The sushi rice is mixed with a flavorful sauce, then completely concealed inside moist tofu-skin pouches. This minimizes the usual drying that occurs when sushi...
Brown Sushi Rice
The rice may seem overly sticky when it is tossed in the dressing. This is okay. Once it cools to room temperature, the stickiness will be greatly reduced.Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 50 minutesMakes about 6½ cups (1⅓ kg)2½ cups (500 g) long grain brown rice4 cups...
Quinoa Sushi “Rice”
Red, white, or black quinoa can be used for this recipe. For a pretty presentation, use a combination of all three. This rice is best used for sushi rolls that feature the seaweed on the outside.Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesMakes about 6½ cups (1⅓ kg)2½...
How to Make Traditional Sushi Rice
Don’t be put off by the 1½ hours total time needed to complete this version of sushi rice. Most of it is hands-off time. For your patience, you will be rewarded with perfectly flavored rice that spreads easily.Prep Time: 50 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesMakes about 6...
Sushi Rice Dressing
Nothing about this super-potent dressing should tempt you to eat it on its own. Yet, when added to rice, it produces a delicious and perfectly seasoned rice. Double the recipe and use what’s left over as a base for marinated vegetable salads—or save it for your next...
Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
PREP: 30-40 minutes | COOK: depends on use | YIELD: 1½ lbs raw dough Whoever said pizza isn't healthy couldn't be more wrong, especially when you're making this Clean and easy-to-make version. Best of all, you can take out any frustrations you may have on the dough...