Did you know that there are tens of thousands of varieties of rice? Nearly every country has a staple dish that either revolves around rice or includes it. If you love sushi, you probably already know it’s typically made with sushi rice. And if you’re a fan of risotto, then you’ve likely heard that Arborio …
Sushi is one of the most popular dishes from Japanese cuisine that has gained incredible international fame. Sushi is made from small bits of raw fish, cold, rice seasoned with vinegar, and vegetables rolled in seaweed. It’s difficult to imagine a sushi roll without the rice, as it’s typically one of the main ingredients. If …
Sushi has become so popular that more people are now making it at home. Still, you’re consuming raw fish in sushi, so some caution is advised to stop bacteria from developing. However, as long as you know how to store sushi grade fish at home, there’s no reason why you can’t have fun with sushi …
Today, sushi has an established fast-food status. Indeed, in restaurants, sushi can be made in a matter of minutes if rice is pre-cooked and other ingredients are pre-sliced. However, depending on the complexity of sushi, the timing may vary significantly, extending endlessly for the finest recipes. If you’re wondering how long it will take you …
Sushi is usually consumed as soon as it’s prepared. Fresh sushi contains plenty of necessary nutritional ingredients and is beneficial to your health. One problem is that it’s too easy to prepare too many rolls. So the question arises – what to do with leftover sushi. I’m here to share some ideas. There are many …
Sushi can come with a variety of cool toppings that add interesting texture and even better flavor. But what is the crunchy stuff on top of sushi? If you’ve ever gotten sushi with this light brown and crunchy stuff on top, almost like breadcrumbs, well, this is because they are breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs to be …
One of the most popular questions bothering beginner home sushi chefs is whether they should use toasted or untoasted nori for sushi. Thankfully, the answer is pretty straightforward. While both types have their benefits, only one is suitable for sushi, and that is to use toasted nori for seaweed. This is because toasting it reduces …
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The preparation of sushi is both a science and an art. Each ingredient drastically affects the final taste. One of the most common issues that even experienced home sushi chefs face is the wrong texture of nori. If you’ve ever wondered, ‘why is my nori chewy?’, I’m here to answer that question. First of all, …
The Japanese really appreciate seaweed and harvest different varieties around their coastline. Moreover, as part of their diet based on healthy eating, seaweed is one of their preferred central ingredients in numerous delicacies, including soups and sushi. But maybe you love sushi but don’t like the taste of seaweed, or you’ve tried making sushi yourself …
Sushi is an exceptionally visual dish. The colors of the fillings interweave neatly on the inside, and the edible ingredient used to hold it all together enhances the art of sushi. So what is that edible ingredient that holds sushi together? What do you wrap sushi in? When choosing a wrapping to create a sushi …
