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Home ยป Sushi

The Art of Sushi: A Guide to Japan's Culinary Delicacy

The recipes here are for all the sushi lovers out there! Making sushi at home is easier than you think and will not only save you money but will be so fresh and tailored perfectly to your tastebuds. Whether you’re a sushi-making pro or just starting out, these recipes will have you feeling like a master chef in no time.

sushi rice being cooled with a japanese fan in hangiri sushi rice wooden tub
Basic

Perfect Sushi Rice

the foundation of exquisite Japanese cuisine! 🍚✨ This pearly, slightly sticky rice is an art form in itself. Carefully washed, cooked to tender perfection, and seasoned with a delicate balance of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. The result? Glossy grains with a subtle tang that complement fresh fish beautifully. Whether you’re rolling maki or crafting nigiri, mastering sushi rice is key to elevating your homemade sushi game. It’s not just rice; it’s the canvas for culinary masterpieces!

Maki Sushi

6 pieces of California roll is on a black plate

California Roll Sushi

5 from 6 votes
4 pieces of futomaki sushi rolls on a plate

Futomaki

4.10 from 11 votes
9 hosomaki pieces served on a plate with sushi ginger

Hosomaki

5 from 1 vote
12 pieces of oshinko roll served on a wooden plate with a small bowl of soy sauce with wasabi

Oshinko Roll (Vegan Sushi)

5 from 2 votes
6 uramaki pieces on a wooden plate with a pair of chopsticks n a small bowl of soy sauce

Uramaki

No ratings yet
kappa maki cucumber rolls are served on a wooden plate with a small bowl of soy sauce

Kappa Maki (Mini Cucumber Sushi Rolls)

5 from 2 votes
2 ehomaki lucky direction sushi rolls with demon mask in background and scattered dried soybeans
Sushi for occasion

Ehomaki

the lucky roll that brings good fortune! 🍣🎉 This special sushi roll is a beloved part of Setsubun festivities in Japan. Packed with seven lucky ingredients, each ehomaki is a colorful masterpiece of flavors and textures. Tradition says to eat the whole uncut roll in silence, facing the year’s lucky direction for maximum good luck. It’s not just sushi; it’s a delicious way to welcome prosperity into your life!

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chirashi sushi served in a large ceramic bowl

Chirashi Sushi

1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
A whole sushi cake with a cake server

Sushi Cake

40 minutes mins

Variety of Sushi

3 natto topping and 3 corn mayo topping gunkan sushi are served on a round plate with a pair of chopsticks.

Gunkan Sushi Recipe (Battleship Sushi)

5 from 1 vote
5 pieces of unagi sushi served on rectangle plate

Unagi Sushi

No ratings yet

Temari Sushi

5 from 1 vote
Chirashizushi in a cup

Chirashizushi in a Cup (Cup Sushi)

5 from 2 votes
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Sushi Donuts

4.78 from 9 votes
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Pressed Sushi with Smoked Salmon

5 from 9 votes

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California Roll Sushi

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Ehomaki (Lucky Direction Sushi Rolls)

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Wild Rice Chirashizushi with Avocado

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