Sushi - House Special Roll (Hippy Gourmet at Tojo's Restaurant in Vancouver, BC)

spicy mayo

🥗Healthier: yogurt-based sauce

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Yogurt-based sauce reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: imitation crab

Imitation crab offers a similar texture at a lower cost.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: canned crab

💰Cheaper: surimi

Surimi is a budget-friendly alternative with a similar flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta cheese provides creaminess with fewer calories.

Introduce the dish and the chef.

Prepare sushi rice and ensure it's sticky.

Spread water on the nori before placing the rice.

Spread the rice evenly from left to right over the nori.

Flip the nori upside down.

Add wasabi in a strip from left to right.

Drizzle homemade Japanese mayo over the wasabi.

Place a whole piece of crab leg meat on top of the mayo.

Add three pieces of avocado next to the crab meat.

Position the corners of the nori for rolling.

Roll the sushi tightly, ensuring the filling stays in place.

Cut the roll in half, then slice each half into three pieces.

Add wasabi on top of the sliced roll.

Garnish with scallops on top of the roll.

Serve with pickled ginger on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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