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Many people believe that Paleo Sushi has to be rice-free because rice is a grain (and the paleo diet avoids grains and legumes). However, after several hours of research on why the paleo diet avoids grains and whether or not white rice is paleo compliant, I have discovered that Paleo Sushi CAN be made with sushi rice. Discover how I made 100% paleo compliant sushi in my most recent article:

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 …

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Another addition to the sushi sauce list: Yum Yum Sauce! This sauce can usually be found in Hibachi/Teppanyaki grills and Japanese steakhouses and is also known as White Sauce, Sakura Sauce, or Shrimp Sauce. More recently, sushi bars have started to adopt this sauce and using it for their custom creations. Find out how you can bring that steakhouse flavor into your own home by making this recipe!

Yum Yum Sauce

Yum Yum Sauce (also known as White Sauce, Sakura Sauce, or Japanese Steakhouse Shrimp Sauce) has been commonly found in Japanese steakhouses for years. More recently, people have started to notice this sauce appearing in …

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Ever wished you could pack sushi for lunch? It might seem like a crazy idea, but as a sushi chef, I have created a fast and simple way to do just that - and now I want to show you how! This article is a bit lengthy, but it also comes with a video to show you how the technique is done. Enjoy!

How to Pack Sushi for Lunch (with or without a refrigerator)

The ability to pack sushi for lunch is a wonderful idea. Most of the time, when I talk about eating sushi for lunch, my friends assume that I'm talking going out to a sushi restaurant - but …

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For the longest time the Crazy Cajun Roll was my all time favorite sushi recipes. To this day, it still holds it's own in my top 10 favorite. Learn how you can make this amazing sushi recipe at home: http://bit.ly/1A3rhjj

Crazy Cajun Roll

The Crazy Cajun Roll is a contemporary, American creation that is commonly found in the southern states of the U.S. This roll is typically rolled as a short futomaki; that means that instead of using a …

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To the people who want to roll sushi at home, but don't know where to start:

Rolling Sushi 101

How to Start Rolling Sushi Hey there! My name is Bryan Sekine, creator of Secrets of Sushi. If you're new to rolling sushi, or if you've been rolling for a while and you're looking for additional …

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The King of Contemporary Sushi: The Heaven Roll. This recipe is lengthy one, but well worth the effort! Even people who "don't like sushi" are in love with this roll. If you feel up for the challenge, try making it at home: http://bit.ly/1yXJ7E4 P.s. If you have any questions about this recipe, feel free to ask them in the comments section of this post or on the website!

Heaven Roll

The Heaven Roll is a fitting name for this sushi recipe! The savory flavors of tempura fried, coconut shrimp are complimented by fresh lemon zest and crisp asparagus. This recipe was the whole reason why …

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Eel Sauce is easily the most popular sushi sauce in the world (but Spicy Mayo is a close second). In case you missed out on the earlier post, here's another link to learn how to make Eel Sauce at home: http://bit.ly/1D3JwHE

Eel Sauce

Eel Sauce, also known as Nitsume, is a crowd favorite and it goes well on various types of rolls as well as a marinade for fish and chicken.  In the United States, this sauce is …

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The Asparagus Roll is a simple vegetarian/vegan sushi roll, but it's one that you can easily make at home AND it's great for practicing your hosomaki (skinny roll) technique! Click on the image below to learn how you can make eating your veggies more enjoyable. ;) P.s. this roll is FANTASTIC with Miso Mayo (you can find that recipe on my website as well)

Asparagus Roll: Simple Vegetarian Sushi

The asparagus roll is another very simple roll that you can make at home. There is only one ingredient inside the roll and the rest of the ingredients are commonly found in supermarkets - so it …

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As a sushi chef, I love creating new recipes. But when a friend asked me to make Ketogenic Sushi, I was honestly stumped. My first reaction was to make a Katsuramuki recipe, but that would require people to spend hours practicing the technique just to make this sushi recipe. So I thought about it and came up with my own Sushi Hack! Click on the link below to learn about the sushi hack and how to make ketogenic sushi at home.

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 …

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Avocado Rolls can be found in almost any sushi bar in the U.S., but this tutorial will show you how to make them at home for half the price!

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 …

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Sesame oil isn't the first thing you think of when it comes to sushi sauce. But chefs have been using sesame oil as a natural flavor enhancer for centuries! While this isn't a sauce to dip your sushi into, it shouldn't be overlooked as an ingredient in your next roll either. Click on the link below to learn about all of the benefits of sesame oil and share it with your friends!

Sesame Oil

While sesame oil sounds overly simple and requires no preparation, it often goes under appreciated and unseen in most rolls. What is it? It is exactly as the name says- oil extracted from nutrient rich sesame seeds. …

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New to rolling sushi? Or maybe you've always wanted to roll sushi but you don't know where to get started? I've created a comprehensive guide to getting started and why you should roll sustainably.

Rolling Sushi 101

How to Start Rolling Sushi Hey there! My name is Bryan Sekine, creator of Secrets of Sushi. If you're new to rolling sushi, or if you've been rolling for a while and you're looking for additional …

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I've been answering sushi questions for years - since the day I started rolling for my first customers at a sushi bar. Now I want to extend an offer to answer any sushi questions you might have, but have never had the opportunity to ask! I've even recorded my first YouTube video for this post! Check it out by clicking on the link below.

Sushi Questions: Ask Me Anything About Rolling Sushi at Home

Ask Your Sushi Questions Here! When I first started training to become a sushi chef, I had a million questions. Luckily, I had my own mentor to watch, learn from, and answer all of my sushi …

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There are plenty of times where I prefer to take the more traditional route with sushi. But when it comes to rice cookers, it just doesn't make sense to cook on rice on a stove top anymore. Rice cookers allow me to cook with consistent quality using minimal effort. And as a sushi chef, consistency and quality are extremely important! Here is an article I wrote a while back about the differences in rice cookers, from price to features and everything in between. Hint: I still use a $30 rice cooker and it's lasted me over 2 years.

Rice Cookers

Rice cookers are simple to use, simple to clean, and very consistent. I highly recommend investing in one of these if you cook rice at least once a month. I use mine once a week …

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The hosomaki style of sushi is considered to be very difficult. This traditional style exemplifies simplicity of ingredients and precise skill. But in this tutorial I'll show you how you can use a few sushi hacks to make is much easier! Check out how to make the Salmon Roll, right here!

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 …

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I know a few people that don't like to eat nori (seaweed), but I don't know anyone that knows about the health benefits of nori. You can change that! Check out this article to learn about all of the incredible benefits to eating seaweed! http://bit.ly/1OJnEcm

Nori

What is it? Nori (seaweed) is a core ingredient found in 99.5% of all sushi rolls. It's thin, dark green, dried, compressed seaweed that is used to hold the sushi roll together. The production of this type …

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The yanagiba was the first Japanese knife that I purchased. It's certainly the most commonly seen knife in the sushi restaurant as well. Learn more about this beautiful blade and when it's appropriate to invest in one.

Yanagiba

Yanagiba, or willow-shaped, is the most commonly found sushi knife in any sushi bar. It is specifically designed to cut fish in one direction (pulling), as this will produce the best sashimi cuts. What is considered …