How to Make Paleo Sushi
Several people have recently asked me: “Is sushi Paleo?” and “Is there such a thing as Paleo sushi?” After doing a ton of research and getting several opinions from leading experts in the Paleo community, I discovered that this is apparently a very controversial topic. However, I can definitively say yes, there is such a […]
Ketogenic Sushi: the katsuramuki
One of my favorite things to do as a sushi chef is to come up with a new recipe. Recently, a friend of mine asked me to come up with a recipe for ketogenic sushi. After doing some research on ketosis and learning about the ketogenic diet, I discovered something that made this tutorial quite […]
Avocado Roll
The Avocado Roll is very simple to make, but tastes incredible. You can find the ingredients in almost any major supermarket and start making these in no time. There are a few different ways to make an avocado roll, but for this tutorial I’ll be showing you how to make it in the half-futomaki style […]
Simple Salmon Roll: How to Make Hosomaki Sushi Like a Pro
In the early days of sushi, having actual rolls was very rare. When they did start creating sushi rolls, they were hosomaki. Hosomaki literally translates as “skinny roll” and usually only comes with 1-2 ingredients. This is considered to be one of the most traditional styles of sushi maki (rolls). In this post, I will […]
How to Properly Use Cream Cheese in Sushi: The Devil’s Advocate Roll
There is a lot of controversy out there about using cream cheese in sushi. Some people love it, while many others hate it. It’s certainly not traditional, but it is undeniably popular. There’s a few reasons why I prefer not to use cream cheese in sushi: It dilutes the flavor of most ingredients traditionally used […]
Firecracker Roll
The Firecracker roll is a delightfully spicy sushi recipe. While full in flavor, the level of heat should not be taken lightly. **Disclaimer- Due to tuna being on the sustainable sushi advisory list, it is highly recommended that tuna be avoided (canned tuna as well). Tuna populations, world wide, have dropped by 70%. The only […]
Great White Roll
The Great White Roll is a recipe that I created while working at my first sushi restaurant. It’s simple to make and sustainable if the ingredients are purchased responsibly. However, there is a bit of caution that needs to be mentioned about this recipe, as it contains Escolar. Escolar, also known as “Super White Tuna”, […]
Spicy Tuna Roll
The Spicy Tuna Roll is the best roll for the sushi connoisseur who fancies a bit of spice in their life. This sushi recipe is very easy to make and allows for various levels of spice. Here is a list of ingredients you will need: Fresh Big Eye tuna Chili sauce Nori (seaweed) Sushi Rice […]
