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Do chefs need a license to prepare sushi?

The only sushi dish that requires a license to prepare is Fugu. Made from the potentially lethal tropical fish, Takafugu, Fugu contains poisonous neurotoxins which must be removed carefully before being served. Chefs only obtain… Continue Reading

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Does all sushi contain raw fish?

Although a popular ingredient, not all sushi contains raw fish. Sushi dishes are generally considered to be anything consisting of cooked vinegared rice. People often get sushi mixed up with sashimi which predominantly features raw… Continue Reading

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What is Sushi?

Sushi is a traditional Japanese delicacy consisting primarily of cooked rice. It can also include ingredients such as raw fish and various other types of seafood like octopus. The rice, which is prepared with special… Continue Reading

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Is Sushi Healthy?

Sushi can be healthy. Its ingredients of fish, rice and vegetables are all known to provide major health benefits. For example, fish contains fatty acids like Omega 3 which can protect against conditions like heart… Continue Reading

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What is sushi wrapped with?

Sushi can be wrapped with a variety of ingredients such as rice, tofu, vegetables and seaweed. Less common wrappings include soy and rice paper. In addition, the dishes Inarizushi and Gunkanmaki utilise Nori (seaweed) while… Continue Reading

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How long does it take to make sushi?

Despite the seemingly elaborate nature of sushi preparation, it doesn’t actually take that long to make. Much depends on how you want to present it. Measuring and preparing the rice usually takes around 20 minutes… Continue Reading

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Know your sushi

Here at You Me Sushi we’re passionate about Japanese cuisine, and we know that you are too. But, we also know that it can be a slightly difficult concept for the uninitiated – with so many different styles and mouthful-sized morsels it ca…… Continue Reading

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Sushi an art not a science

Sushi might be the careful combination of ingredients to create truly mouth-watering morsels, but there’s far more to it than that. Yes, there’s some form of science to it, but at its core it’s all about art – it’s metic…… Continue Reading