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...
by Admin | Feb 1, 2022 | Side Dishes, Snacks, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Tossing a bit of grated beet with the sushi rice gives it a pleasant pink hue and prevents your rolls from looking as if they are bleeding. Regardless of the type of beet you use, be sure to mix some of it with your sushi rice before making the rolls for the best...
by Admin | Jan 31, 2022 | Side Dishes, Snacks, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Many sushi bars like to add spicy mayonnaise to their fillings, but I prefer to add it to the tops of rolls, where it stays tidy. Adding it to the mix makes things messy, as the mayonnaise often oozes out the sides during the rolling process. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½...
by Admin | Jan 30, 2022 | Side Dishes, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Creamy butternut squash pairs well with sweet and spicy crystallized ginger. If, like me, you’re particularly fond of crystallized ginger, provide some on the side in place of pickled ginger as a palate cleanser. Rice Prep Time: Up to 1½ hoursSushi Prep Time: 30...
