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Free online course How to make every Sushi

Duration of the online course: 22 minutes

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Master sushi-making skills with this free online course: learn pro techniques, seasoning basics, and kitchen workflow to roll, press, and slice with confidence.

In this free course, learn about

  • Core sushi styles and how they’re assembled (nigiri, maki, temaki, gunkan, etc.)
  • Key workflow for sushi prep: rice handling, seasoning, shaping, and timing
  • How different fish/seafood cuts and toppings are chosen for specific sushi types
  • Meaning of “saku” in sushi: a uniform fish block portion used for slicing
  • What tezu is: vinegar-water hand dip to prevent rice sticking and help shaping
  • Purpose of a maki mat/suit for salmon hakosushi: shaping and compressing box sushi
  • What shichimi togarashi is: Japanese 7-spice blend used for heat and aroma
  • Common shichimi ingredients: chili, sansho, sesame, citrus peel, nori, ginger, hemp/poppy

About the free online course

Take your culinary skills further with a practical, technique-focused online course that demystifies sushi and helps you build confident, repeatable results at home or in a professional kitchen. Instead of relying on shortcuts or vague rules, you will develop a clear understanding of the methods behind many of the most popular sushi styles, so you can adapt what you learn to different ingredients, formats, and service situations.

This free course emphasizes method mastery: the small details that separate an average roll from sushi that looks sharp, tastes balanced, and holds together cleanly. You will learn to think like a sushi cook, paying attention to texture, temperature, knife work, and assembly. Along the way, you will become familiar with essential terminology used in sushi-making, making it easier to follow recipes, communicate in a kitchen environment, and continue learning with credibility.

You will explore key concepts that often confuse beginners, including what saku refers to when portioning fish, and why this matters for consistency and cutting. You will also learn how tezu supports efficient, clean handling during shaping and rolling, improving both speed and presentation. The course highlights specialized tools and workflows too, such as the purpose of a maki setup when building salmon hakosushi, helping you understand how pressure and structure affect the final bite. To round out flavor and finishing touches, you will get to know shichimi togarashi and the ingredients that give it complexity, so you can season with intention rather than guesswork.

By the end, you will have stronger foundational technique, better kitchen confidence, and a practical vocabulary that carries over into many areas of culinary work. Whether you are learning for personal passion, professional development, or to sharpen your prep skills, this course offers a direct path to making sushi with more control, consistency, and pride.

Course content

  • Video class: How To Make Every Sushi | Method Mastery | Epicurious 22m
  • Exercise: What is the meaning of the word "saku" in sushi-making?
  • Exercise: What is tezu in sushi making?
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of the maki suit in making salmon hakosushi?
  • Exercise: What is shichimi togarashi and what are its most common ingredients?

This free course includes:

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22 minutes of online video course

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What does “saku” mean in sushi-making?

Saku refers to a rectangular block of fish, typically cut from a fillet for precise slicing into sashimi or nigiri portions.

What is tezu and why is it used when making sushi?

Tezu is vinegar water used to moisten hands and prevent seasoned sushi rice from sticking while shaping sushi.

What is shichimi togarashi made of?

Shichimi togarashi is a Japanese seven-spice blend commonly containing chili pepper, sesame seeds, citrus peel, seaweed, ginger, and poppy or hemp seeds.

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