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Homemade Recipe for Sushi: Classic Inside Out Spicy Tuna Roll, 8pc
Though no one knows who and when Spicy Tuna was invented, we can guess the idea may have come from Negi Toro - Hosomaki filled with...
Kaz Matsune
Aug 30, 20223 min read
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Homemade Recipe for Sushi: New York Roll Is Also Known As Boston Roll (Inside Out, 8pc)
COOKING TIME Total: 40 - 50 minutes Sushi Rice: 30 - 40 minutes Prep (Shrimp): 5 - 10 minutes Rolling: 5 minutes New York (or Boston for...
Kaz Matsune
Aug 23, 20223 min read
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Homemade Recipe for Sushi: Wasabi Roll (Hosomaki, Thin Seaweed Out Roll, 6pc)
If you think of “hot” when you hear the word wasabi, my guess is you probably haven’t had a chance to experience the fresh wasabi. Fresh...
Kaz Matsune
Aug 9, 20223 min read
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Mastering the Art of Cooking "Perfect" Short Grain Rice with the Aid of Science
This recipe is for white short grain, or Japonica Rice, aka: Japanese rice, sushi rice. Summary - What to do Measure by weight, not by...
Kaz Matsune
May 24, 20228 min read
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Unveiling the Magic of Shio Koji with Easy and Delectable Japanese Chicken Yakitori
If you're wondering what Shio Koji is, get ready to experience the wonder miracle sauce that transforms everything into a fantastic...
Kaz Matsune
Apr 19, 20222 min read
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Elevate Your Cocktail Experience with the Surprising Fresh Wasabi Bloody Mary
If you're a sushi enthusiast, you're probably familiar with Wasabi—the green, hot condiment that adds a spicy kick to your nigiri and...
Kaz Matsune
Apr 12, 20222 min read
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The Ultimate Guide: Which Rice Should You Use for Sushi
When crafting the perfect sushi, the importance of rice cannot be overstated. At the heart of every exquisite sushi roll lies a bed of...
Kaz Matsune
Mar 29, 20223 min read
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Matcha Affogato Is The Simplest Yet The Most Crowd-Pleasing Dessert Recipe I Know
While I have mastered the art of making sushi, desserts have always been my Achilles' heel. But I have finally found the simplest yet...
Kaz Matsune
Mar 1, 20222 min read
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Sushi Rice: This Simple Recipe Is One of The Most Difficult to Master
Some sushi chefs say the sushi rice counts for 50%, 60%, 70% of sushi. Though I don’t have an answer for it, I know it’s essential. I...
Kaz Matsune
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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What exactly is Sushi Vinegar?
Click the button below for an updated Article. What exactly is sushi vinegar? (2020 updates including FAQ) Making Sushi Rice is one of...
Kaz Matsune
Nov 24, 20201 min read
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What do you need to cook perfect rice?
Two of the most frequently asked questions in our Sushi Classes are: Where to get fresh fish for sushi and how to cook perfect sushi...
Kaz Matsune
Sep 1, 20203 min read
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Sake Mojito Breakthrough Sushi Style
(Photo by Ko Song) Many of our clients have told us how delicious our complimentary Sake Mojito was. So, we decided to share our recipe...
Kaz Matsune
Jul 7, 20201 min read
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Sushi FAQ: What exactly is sushi vinegar? (2020 updates including FAQ)
You need to add sushi vinegar to turn rice into sushi rice. So, what is Sushi Vinger? Is it different from regular vinegar? Sushi vinegar...
Kaz Matsune
Jan 7, 20203 min read
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New Recipe Cookbook
We are excited to announce Chef Kaz's second book: "Breakthrough Sushi Cook Book." In this book, Chef Kaz talks about one of the hardest...
Kaz Matsune
Dec 17, 20191 min read
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Homemade Recipe for Sushi: Sushi Vinegar
(This video contains how to make sushi vinegar: 0:49) In making sushi rice, it appears (based on the questions we received during our...
Kaz Matsune
Sep 17, 20192 min read
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Recipes from Sashimi and Nigiri Class, March 19.
Sushi Rice Use "Short" grain rice or rice labeled as "Sushi" Rice such as Lundberg Farm Rice. To cook rice, wash the rice in the water a...
Kaz Matsune
Aug 6, 20196 min read
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(2023 Update) How to Cure Salmon for Sushi and Sashimi
Video Tutorial: Understanding Sushi Grade Salmon "Sushi grade" is a term used to determine if fish is safe for raw consumption. But how...
Kaz Matsune
Jun 18, 20199 min read
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How To Make Shime Saba (Cured Mackerel)
Here is a very simple recipe to make Shime Saba/Cured Mackerel. 1. Go to Tokyo Fish Market, Albany to purchase Saba (Ask them to fillet...
Kaz Matsune
Jun 4, 20191 min read
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What part of the salmon is used for Sashimi?
Salmon, Pastel drawing by Kaz Matsune (Article originally posted on Quora.com) If you've ever wondered which part of a salmon is used for...
Kaz Matsune
Jan 29, 20192 min read
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Homemade Recipe for Sushi: Secret to Making Sushi Vinegar
To make sushi rice, you need to mix it with sushi vinegar. Aside from adding flavor to rice, the addition of vinegar to cooked rice helps...
Kaz Matsune
May 22, 20181 min read
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