sushi-itamae masters (sushi chefs) compete to create the perfect sushimeshi. Why? Because exceptional rice can elevate any piece of sushi to an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Texture is key ...

To hear the cook, writer and teacher Sonoko Sakai tell it, “1955 is the year my mother was liberated.” Several things ...

But if you want to make perfect short-grain white rice, sushi rice, or brown rice, or to experiment with other types of grains, you may want a more advanced cooker, which can range from $100 to $ ...

The plastic gloves were on and the teenagers were ready to roll. The always-full sushi workshop at the Napa County Library taught local youths how to make the perfect sushi rice and how to roll sushi.

Let’s get started with chirashi sushi, because it is perfect for Tanabata ... sliced ingredients mixed in with the rice, while the ingredients are scattered on top in chirashi.