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Learn how to make Futomaki, a traditional thick sushi roll typically filled with vegetables. You can easily prepare it ahead of time. It makes a great sushi roll to bring to festivals, potlucks or picnic. Futomaki  (Maki Sushi) INGREDIENTS 4 sheets nori (seaweed) pickled red ginger (beni shoga or kizami beni shoga) (optional) Sushi Rice: 3 rice cooker cups uncooked Japanese short-grain rice water 1 piece kombu (dried kelp) (2" x 2" or 5 cm x 5 cm; optional but it gives a nice aroma!) Sushi Vinegar: ⅓ cup rice vinegar (80 ml) 3 Tbsp sugar 1½ tsp kosher/sea salt (I use Diamond Crystal; Use half for table salt) Seasoned Shiitake & Kanpyo (gourd strips):...

They are amazing in both hot and cold drinks as well as enhancing recipes like teriyaki sauce. Yuzu Marmalade INGREDIENTS 24 Yuzu (include peel, preferably organic) (See Notes) sugar (we measure the amount later, about ½ by weight of whole yuzu) Water INSTRUCTIONS Gather all the ingredients. Wash yuzu thoroughly and pat dry with kitchen cloth. With a knife, remove any black spots on the skin and cut yuzu into quarters. Remove seeds by hand and squeeze out the juice in a sieve (to catch more seeds), set over a measuring cup (or a bowl). Remove the peel by hands (peel is the...