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When you have “Alaska” included in the name of a sushi roll, you most likely expect some good crab or salmon. Luckily, this roll has both! While the salmon draped over the top of the roll is its defining ingredient, many versions (including my own) also use crab in the roll so you get the best of both worlds.

Since you can make this roll a cooked roll by using smoked salmon (my preference), it’s a delicious roll for those who may be hesitant to eat raw fish.

If you are a fan of shrimp, look no further than the shrimp tempura roll when placing your next sushi order. Like the crunchy rolls, the shrimp tempura roll combines two different Japanese cooking methods, sushi and tempura. Also, unlike many forms of cooked sushi, the shrimp tempura roll is a traditional Japanese sushi roll that is eaten in many Japanese homes.

While there are more steps to making this than some other sushi rolls, the finished product is definitely worth the effort.

Crunchy rolls are a great way to combine two methods of Japanese cooking; tempura and sushi. Merging the delicate flavors of sushi with the savory flavors and light crunchy texture of tempura creates a roll that’s a must try for any sushi eater.

Distinctly Japanese in flavor, unagi sauce (eel sauce) adds a sweet and salty dimension to a wide range of sushi and Japanese dishes. I especially enjoy it on my sushi rolls. If making home sushi rolls, unagi sauce (eel sauce) helps bring it to the next level.

While there are some decent options available in stores, I prefer to make my own. It’s quick and simple to make and I think it tastes better as well. In this article we will walk you through how to make delicious unagi sauce (eel sauce) that your whole family will love!

All great sushi starts with the rice. No matter how good the other ingredients are in your favorite roll, if the texture of your rice is grainy or dry, the whole roll will suffer. Luckily, great sushi rice is easy to make. In this article we will walk you through how to make delicious and sticky sushi rice, step-by-step.

Available in most grocery stores, sushi rice is a short-grain rice that sticks together when cooked. This sticky texture is important when preparing sushi as good rice holds everything together. Without good and sticky rice, your sushi roll or nigiri will crumble.

Ebi, the Japanese word for shrimp, is a common ingredient in sushi bars and Japanese restaurants alike. Ebi sushi is a simple, yet delicious, nigiri sushi that is great for beginners to the sushi world to try because it is served cooked at most restaurants. Beginner sushi cooks will also appreciate how straight forward ebi sushi is to make yet it still gives you the fresh taste you expect from sushi.

As mentioned above, ebi is the Japanese word for shrimp. Ebi sushi consists of shrimp that is straightened with bamboo skewers, boiled or steamed, butterflied, and placed over a ball of sushi rice in the nigiri style.

However, the shrimp is sometimes served raw as well in this type of sushi. In that case, the shrimp must be fresh and handled properly to be eaten safely. I personally prefer using cooked shrimp in my ebi sushi.

While sushi is widely popular around the world, many people struggle with the idea of eating raw fish. If you fall into this category, fear not for we have provided a list of delicious sushi rolls that don’t have raw fish.

Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of vinegar flavored rice and fillings that usually consist of fish and/or vegetables. However, modern variations are constantly pushing the envelope on what types of fillings are included in various forms of sushi.

If you love shrimp, the Boston Roll is the roll for you. With a signature red/orange color that makes any sushi platter pop, the Boston roll is a delicious option for everyone from sushi beginners to seasoned connoisseurs. Being a roll that contains no raw fish, it is a less intimidating option for those new to sushi. Best of all, it’s simple to make!

If you go to a Japanese sushi restaurant, you’ll probably find a few different items on the menu. Besides sushi, many restaurants of this kind also offer different meals such as sashimi. If you’re not experienced with Japanese cooking, you might be wondering what the difference is between the two.

With this quick guide, you’ll know how to tell the difference between sushi and sashimi at a restaurant and maybe even try your hand at making some of your own!

When cooking spaghetti, the sauce is the star. Sauce coats the noodles and makes them burst with flavor, creating a meal to remember. Many spaghetti sauces are tomato-based because tomato sauce is the perfect texture and flavor for pasta. Its slightly chunky texture and bright, acidic flavor shines alone or when you combine it with other ingredients. 

However, when spaghetti sauces are too runny, all your dreams of the perfect pasta night seem to fall into the water. The dish doesn’t look nearly as appetizing when the spaghetti is sitting in a runny, soup-like sauce, the flavors don’t coat the noodles as well, and it is overall a disappointing experience.