Aburi sushi is a type of nigiri (i.e. sushi that consists of a small ball of rice most commonly topped with a piece of raw fish) that has gently seared seafood or other toppings. This style of cooked sushi embodies the delicate balance between fire-kissed perfection...
Baked sushi is a type of cooked sushi that marries the essence of the ubiquitous bite-sized Japanese rolls with the comforting embrace of baking. Origins and Evolution of Baked Sushi Hailing from the culinary heritage of Japan, baked sushi serves as a testament to the...
In the realm of culinary craftsmanship, sushi stands as an exquisite tapestry woven from the threads of flavor, texture, and technique. While sushi often conjures images of pristine raw fish atop beds of rice or wrapped flawlessly in bite-sized rolls, a captivating...
What are croissant hybrids? What’s a tacro?? Croissushi??? Croissant hybrids (not to mention food hybrids in general) have been all the rage ever since 2013, when Dominique Ansel of Dominique Ansel Bakery sold his very first cronut, a...
What is oshizushi? Oshizushi (a.k.a. oshi sushi—meaning “pressed sushi” or hakozushi / hako sushi—meaning “box sushi” in Osaka) is a traditional variation of sushi pressed inside of a detachable wooden box known as an oshibako, oshizushihako,...
