Heading out to buy your very first sushi knife can be a bit of an ordeal if you’re not up to speed with what’s on offer. What few seem to realise is that Japanese sushi… Continue Reading
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The history and origins of sushi
Traditional sushi, which is known as nare-suzhi, originated from South East Asia in the 4th century. The term ‘sushi’ which means ‘sour tasting’, refers to the method of keeping gutted fish packed in rice for… Continue Reading
Is Western sushi different than traditional Japanese sushi?
Despite sharing the same basic ingredients and preparation methods there are fundamental differences between Japanese and Western sushi. Japanese sushi tends to incorporate fewer ingredients and is lower in calories than versions found in the… Continue Reading
Should you eat sushi with chop sticks?
Sushi can be eaten with either chopsticks or fingers. Many choose to use their fingers because chopsticks can often damage sushi that has been delicately prepared. However, others prefer to use chopsticks to prevent the… Continue Reading
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