Love Boat Recipe

Prepare the Fish

Carefully slice the salmon, tuna, yellowtail, octopus, and sea bass into thin pieces, about 1/4 inch thick. Use a sharp knife and slice against the grain for the best texture.

Plate the Sashimi

Arrange the sashimi pieces on a chilled plate. Serve with wasabi, soy sauce, and pickled ginger on the side.

Cook the Sushi Rice

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions, usually with a rice-to-water ratio of 1:1.2.

Season the Rice

Once cooked, transfer the rice to a bowl and mix in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while it’s still warm. Let the rice cool to room temperature.

Roll the Sushi

Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top. Add cucumber, avocado, and crab meat in the center.

Shape the Roll

Using the sushi mat, roll the nori tightly from the bottom up to form a cylinder. Wet the edge of the nori to seal the roll.

Slice the Sushi

Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Repeat for the remaining ingredients.

Garnish

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the sushi rolls for added flavor.

Prepare the Special Filling

In a bowl, mix the spicy tuna with cream cheese until well combined.

Roll the Chef's Special Roll

Lay a sheet of nori down, spread a layer of sushi rice, then add the spicy tuna and cream cheese filling. Roll tightly and slice into bite-sized pieces.

Garnish the Rolls

Top with tempura flakes and drizzle with eel sauce and Sriracha before serving.