How to make Datemaki No BGM

fish paste

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is a more affordable protein.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness while brown sugar can be a cost-effective substitute.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar adds acidity while white wine can mimic mirin's sweetness.

dashi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with soy sauce

Vegetable broth maintains flavor while water with soy sauce is a budget-friendly option.

Introduce the recipe for Datemaki and its significance as New Year's food.

Mention that it can be made any time of the year.

Discuss the use of a larger sushi roll size for this recipe.

Lightly cut the nori (seaweed) to make it easier to roll.

Explain that using an oven can cause the top to brown, but for this recipe, the cleaner side will be on the outside when rolled.

Mention that the finished Datemaki can be frozen.

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