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From knife skills to rice secrets - guides on making better sushi at home, and the stories behind Smart Sushi Chef.

A complete sushi vegetable prep station mise en place with cucumbers, daikon, carrots, and a usuba knife on a stainless-steel surface before service
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Sushi Prep Efficiency: Solving the Vegetable Bottleneck
The hidden labor cost in a high-volume sushi kitchen isn't the fish. It's the vegetable prep. Here's how to track it,...
Ethan · May 29, 2026 · 11 min read
Portioned saku blocks of salmon, tuna and sea bass arranged with a yanagiba knife on a cream prep surface, illustrating EU raw fish regulations
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EU Raw Fish Regulations: When Sushi Skips the Freezer
EU Regulation 853/2004 says raw fish must be frozen before service. The farmed-feed exemption changes that. Here's ho...
Ethan · May 24, 2026 · 10 min read