Do you remember that episode of 'Friends' where Rachel and Phoebe go to a self-defense class. Ross then responds that they might be able to handle a fight that they know is coming but they require "unagi," which is a state of total awareness, in order to sense danger. Rachel says, "Isn't that a type of sushi?" and Phoebe chimes in, "Yeah it is! It's freshwater eel," and Rachel says, "Ooh, I would kill for a salmon skin roll right now." <br /> <br />When I first watched that episode, I hadn't yet eaten salmon skin rolls. I've always been a sushi snob and I didn't want to waste stomach space with (what I thought was) a sub-par roll. Turns out, salmon skin rolls are awesome. The skins are fried until crispy and they're basically like sushi bacon. And because salmon skin is crazy cheap (basically $1 per skin because it would be discarded otherwise), it's totally worth making at home. <br /> <br />I like to add watercress for some spice and crunch, cucumber for freshness, and avocado for creaminess. Finish the rolls off with a drizzle of sweet eel sauce and dig in!

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