Learn to make sushi at home and gain all the skills, knowledge, and techniques you need to work with raw, sustainable fish in Sushi Master . Nick Sakagami is the only person outside of Japan to earn the designation osakana meister , or fish master . In this book he shares his vast knowledge of all things sushi, including sourcing, evaluating, and preparing fish , plus delicious recipes for sushi, soups, vegetable dishes, and more , that are perfect for the home cook. Sakagami, who owns his own seafood importing and consulting business, starts with the fundamentals, including essential tools such as knives and cutting boards. A primer on buying seafood features useful tips on sourcing and assessing various types of quality fish , plus fascinating information on fishing methods and sustainability . All aspects of fish preparation are covered, accompanied by ample photos. Recipes, some contributed by respected chefs, are quick and easy to put together and feature a variety of nigiri (tuna, unagi, vegetable), maki (spicy tuna roll, spider roll, dragon roll), and sashimi , plus seared albacore tuna salad , sushi smoked salmon , Japanese pickles, red miso soup with eggplant , and more. Sushi Master also includes: Instructions for making sushi rice , plus step-by-step photos for making rice balls for nigiri Gorgeous recipe and instructional photos that will guide you through several processes Recipe and meal-building tips A glossary of terms and a resource list for recipe ingredients and tools Sushi Master is your definitive and comprehensive guide to mastering the art of sushi.