Experience the thrill of making your very own sushi, using our unique interactive teaching method. Eat well, gain a fantastic new skill and learn more about sushi then you ever thought possible.
Usher in a new year of possibility with a new skill!
This class teaches all the skills needed to make maki (roll) and temaki (handroll) sushi, including:
- How to make sushi rice
- How to prepare sushi neta (ingredients) for maki (rolls)
- Where to buy the best sushi fish in NYC (or how to get it shipped to you anywhere)
- How to make hosumaki (nori on the outside), uramaki (inside out) rolls, temaki (handrolls) and rainbow rolls!
- Tons of fun history and trivia!
Our Basic menu of avocado and cucumber can be augmented at will to give you lots of options to use your new skills with. Some ideas include:
- mango and peanut
- mock crab stick
- carrot
- pickled daikon and burdock
All classes include:
- a detailed shopping list for all food ingredients
- a full tool list, with easy substitutions with items you may have at home, and names of stores to shop at or order online
- Our Sushi Information Handout, with all the preparation basics, lots of tips, reminders and resources where to shop in NYC and online
- Email support for your next 2 sushi attempts at home!
What to Bring
A detailed shopping list, including possible online resources for purchasing, will be emailed to participants as well. Please feel free to reach out with questions about materials or or substitutions.
Here is everything you need:
Materials:
- sushi rolling mat (OR can also use a tea/kitchen towel- we'll explain!)
- sharp, non-serrated knife (ideally 6" or longer)
- cutting board
- cooking pot or rice cooker
- bowl and spoon (ideally, not metal)
Ingredients/ Food to buy
- sushi rice/short grain rice other than arborio, 1-2lbs
- english cucumbers
- avocado
- seasoned rice vinegar
- nori sheets (7-10 pack) OR soy paper if you prefer
optional ingredients: mango, peanuts, mock crab stick
optional condiments: soy sauce, pickled ginger, wasabi powder
Please note: fresh produce (avocados, cucumbers) will still need to be purchased locally.