In the Kitchen with a Southern Sushi Chef
Don’t let disposable chopsticks eat away at your social conscience! My very first job was as a dishwasher in a small, family run Chinese restaurant in Starkville, Mississippi. There was no commercial dishwashing machine, so it was my job to wash the dishes and silverware by hand. I remember vividly on my first [...]
Links to kosher sushi recipes featured on this site. Basic Sushi Rice Recipe Brown Sushi Rice Recipe Stove top Sushi Rice Asparagus Salmon Hand Rolls Balsamic Strawberry Tuna Maki Butternut Squash Sushi Rolls Kosher Smoked Duck and Basil Sushi Rolls Chipotle Tuna Sushi Rolls Grilled Mahi Mahi Maki Vegan Eggplant Tempura [...]
Smoked duck and basil is a wonderfully fragrant combination. The inspiration for this came from a crispy fried spring roll appetizer I tasted once. I couldn’t help but wonder how a similar combination would when transferred to sushi. The result was quite tasty and I decided to add a thin sliver of sweet red [...]
The links below describe the methods for creating sushi rolls and include step by step pictures of the various techniques for making sushi rolls. Some of the pictures include images of shellfish and it is assumed that because these basic rolling techniques are universal and central to this website as a general guide, these [...]
Kosher sushi bars are few in number unless you live in a major metropolitan area. But even if you are lucky enough to have access to a kosher sushi bar, kosher sushi typically costs twice as much as its treif counterparts. If you don’t have access to a nearby kosher sushi bar or simply [...]
There is still a very widely held view that sushi means just raw fish. But this simply is not true. Sushi does not mean raw fish, but rather refers to a dish made with a special type of vinegar dressed rice. While it is true that sushi can contain raw forms of fish, this [...]
Mahi mahi is also known as dolphin fish. But don’t confuse this with dolphin, which of course is treif. The species dolphin fish is an acceptable, kosher species. ( List of kosher fish) This tongue twister roll is not only fun to say, but offers a fun Spanish twist to the world of sushi. Grilled [...]
Thoughts on sushi leftovers How long can I keep my sushi? This question, along with several variations (can I keep sushi in the refrigerator like they do in grocery stores; what can I do with leftover sushi rice) is something that I am often asked. Before I give my answer, please keep in mind [...]
The key to these spicy bean and corn-studded cakes is to make sure the rice is compactly pressed together. This will prevent them from falling apart when grilled. These cakes can also be sautéed in a skillet. Serve these tasty cakes alone as a snack or make it a light meal by adding grilled [...]
This playful take on Crab Rangoons is a great way to utilize day old sushi rice. Though the rice hardens and becomes quite stiff, this is hardly noticeable once the entire sushi roll is dipped in tempura batter and fried lightly. Alternatively, pre-roll these with fresh sushi rice, refrigerate overnight, and fry the following [...]
I love the taste of salmon skin. It is almost bacon like in the flavor and can transform even the humblest ingredients into a flavor extravaganza. When preparing salmon skin for sushi rolls that are to be cut, be sure not to overly crisp skins. Hard shards of salmon skin will not give easily under the [...]
Chefs and savvy home cooks alike often aspire to utilize as much of a product as possible. In Japanese this is referred to as mottainai, or “don’t waste.” Preparing crispy salmon skin is perhaps my favorite way of putting this principle into action. It is almost unbelievable how much flavor is concentrated into a [...]
