Regional dishes reflect traditional ingredients and local customs in Japan’s rich culinary culture, providing a great opportunity to experience its diverse culinary heritage. Regional sushi varieties are deliciously distinctive and distinctively Japanese. From Nigiri- and Kaisendon varieties, to name just two, each variety will give you a deeper appreciation for Japan’s culinary art. Kanazawa Kanazawa, …
Sushi has long been celebrated for its delicate flavors and artful presentation, but not everyone is keen on fish. Enter vegetarian sushi—a vibrant alternative that’s just as appealing and satisfying. Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or simply looking to cut back on meat, there’s a world of delicious options waiting for you in the realm …
No matter if you are new to sushi or an expert chef, the range of seafood and rice combinations available to you can be astounding. From simple nigiri to complex maki rolls, this article will introduce the many types of sushi. Nigiri combines hand-pressed pillows of vinegared rice with one piece of raw fish to …
Seaweed (nori) is the bedrock of sushi. You can buy it pre-rolled, or you can make your own customized rolls with it. Gari (pickled ginger) can be served between bites of sushi to help clear the palate and aid digestion, as well as making an attractive garnish. Sushi demands sticky short grained rice seasoned with …
Edamame (boiled soybeans) is an appetiser popular with plant-based eaters that is rich in both fiber and nutrients. To reduce sodium consumption, sprinkle yours with salt instead of dunking in soy sauce for maximum enjoyment! Inari sushi is a traditional Japanese snack consisting of fried tofu skin pouch filled with vinegar-seasoned rice and secured with …
When most people think of sushi, they envision either nigirizushi or makizushi: pieces of fresh fish, seafood or meat laid atop vinegared rice and hand-formed into bite-size morsels by an expert sushi chef. But Japanese sushi offers much more variety. Regional cuisines across Japan influenced this form of sushi evolution. Here are five distinct regional …
Nigiri sushi features a small mound of vinegared rice topped with slices of fish – considered the purest form of sushi and handcrafted by each chef, creating works of art! Tuna, hamachi and unagi are among the more commonly available types of nigiri sushi; however there are numerous others! Learn more about them as well …
Sushi comes in many varieties, each boasting their own distinct shape and flavor. Some come in the shape of traditional Japanese toy balls while others are wrapped with ingredients such as rice. Temarizushi, which takes the shape of a handball, is created by spreading vinegared rice over nori sheets and filling it with fish or …