Kate Koo teaches three different traditional techniques to roll sushi, starting with tuna and avocado uramaki, which is an inside-out roll. Kate also shares a kappamaki, or cucumber hosomaki, and zuke maguro temaki, which is a marinated tuna hand roll.
Kate Koo makes horenso no goma-ae, a popular Japanese side dish of spinach dressed in a sesame seed paste, and rolls it into traditional hosomaki sushi.
Kate Koo shows how to make an uramaki inside-out roll with Dungeness crab, daikon radish sprouts and cucumber for crunch. Albacore tuna is layered on top, and homemade citrus ponzu sauce adds a burst of flavor.
Kate Koo shows how to make a modern sushi roll inspired by the California roll with Dungeness crab, avocado, cucumber and sesame seeds. The roll is topped off with a rich, savory sauce of Japanese mayo and shiso.
Kate Koo demonstrates the basics of making sushi, including sushi rice made with vinegar for tartness and a spicy tuna roll with sesame oil, chile sauce and crunchy cucumber. Pickled ginger and fresh wasabi provide the perfect finishing touches.