Sushi is a world-famous dish typically associated with rice and raw fish. However, sushi doesn’t stop there. So, is sushi raw fish? The answer is both yes and no. Although varieties are made with raw fish, this isn’t the case for all types of sushi. While raw fish might be the most popular ingredient, sushi …
Sushi seems like a simple enough dish to make at home. Boil some rice, cut up some fish, and roll it all up in seaweed. Your first attempt at making sushi will likely result in a dish that tastes different from what you’ve sampled in a Japanese restaurant. So what does sushi rice taste like? …
If you like Japanese food, you’ve probably tried wasabi to accompany sushi or juicy sashimi cuts. It has a unique greenish color and polarizing zingy flavor. However, chances are you’ve never actually eaten real wasabi. About 90% of wasabi in supermarkets and restaurants is probably fake and made out of horseradish. Even if it contains …
Wasabi, also known as Japanese horseradish, is standard fare with every plate of sushi. However, consuming even a little of this green condiment can feel like a kick in the face. It can cause a burning sensation to travel from your mouth all the way to your nasal cavities. You may even feel a tingle …
Sushi is quite flavorful, but the dish is not complete without condiments. Soy sauce adds that much-needed saltiness, ginger gives us a little zing, and the wasabi heightens the flavor of the fish. To truly appreciate this Japanese dish, you can’t go without the wasabi. However, the spice can be overpowering. If you’re not careful, …
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As beloved as sushi is, many people aren’t eating it correctly. Soy sauce, ginger, and wasabi are standard with every sushi serving. These condiments bring out the rich flavors of your roll. But only if they’re used the right way. Knowing what works and what doesn’t can be tricky for this Japanese dish. After reading …
Wasabi is a spicy plant-based sushi condiment staple. Enthusiasts of Japanese cuisine find that raw fish, sushi, and other dishes are hard to enjoy without wasabi on the plate. But there is more to this zesty green sushi accompaniment than great taste. Wasabi has a long history in Japanese culture. For instance, the traditional use …
If you’ve eaten sushi in a restaurant, you might have noticed that it’s often served with ginger. Specifically, a kind of pink ginger called Gari. However, it’s not uncommon to see the more typical beige, yellow ginger. But why is ginger served with sushi? Nowadays, it’s primarily used for aesthetic purposes. In the past, it was used …
Most sushi lovers have encountered pink ginger alongside their sushi rolls. Besides its beautiful appearance, it’s also delicious. But have you ever wondered why sushi ginger is pink? In Japanese, pickled ginger, referred to as gari, is created by preserving thin slices of immature ginger with a pinkish tint. The pink hue of pickled vegetables deepens …
No sushi dish is complete without soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger. These staples balance out the flavors in a way only sushi lovers can appreciate. But surprisingly, many of us have been eating sushi all wrong. Placing that lovely pickled ginger on top of your sushi roll breaks the chef’s heart. Some also say you …
