Sushi essentials

Ponzu sauce

What is Ponzu sauce? Ponzu is a type of Japanese sauce, usually served with Sashimi or Tataki. You can make Ponzu sauce at home from Soy sauce, lemon juice, rice...

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Soy Sauce

What is Soy Sauce? Soy sauce, as its name suggests is a dark, salty sauce made from fermenting soybeans. Soy sauce is traditionally used in many Asian cuisines, and Japanese...

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Tobiko

What is Tobiko? Tobiko isn’t very expensive in comparison with alternative Caviars which makes it very popular among sushi chefs. Tobiko is quite a newfangled ingredient, even among the sushi...

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Panko

What is Panko? Panko are basically Japanese breadcrumbs. It is used in all kind of dishes, and can be found mainly in those that include fish and seafood. Panko is...

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Tempura

What is Tempura? Tempura is a kind of japanese batter used as coating for deep fried vegetables, fish and seafood. One popular dish using tempura is deep fried, tempura coated...

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Oshinko

Oshinko Oshinko (also “Takuan”) is a Japanese pickled radish. It has a strong flavor, and so can serve as a single filling in a small (hoso) maki roll, or as...

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Kombu

What is Kombu? Kombu (or Konbu), is a sort of dried kelp (which is a sort of sea-weed) used in many Japanese cuisines including sushi. Kombu is considered to be...

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Gari, it’s basically pickled ginger (sushi)

What is sushi Gari? Gari are thin slices of pickled ginger. Commercial Gari is usually colored pink, and sometimes can be obtained in its original color – yellow, as the...

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Wasabi

What is sushi wasabi? Wasabi, also known as “Japanese horseradish”, is a hot Japanese spice root and an important item on any sushi table. Some like to mix it with...

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Avocado

What is an avocado? Avocado is one of the most common fruits used in sushi. It is cholesterol free, and blends perfectly with the look and feel of the sushi...

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