Wasabi is an essential accompaniment to nigiri sushi and sashimi. The wasabi plant is a spicy aromatic vegetable associated with Japanese food. The sharp taste clears our sinuses in a way that is different from the spiciness of chili or pepper. Called “wasabi” in English as well, wasabi spread widely in the U.S. with the Japanese food boom. It has become an essential condiment and a staple at sushi restaurants. Contents: History of Wasabi Tubed Wasabi is Real Wasabi? Efficacy of Wasabi How to cook Wasabi? What is Wasabi? History of Wasabi Wasabi is a perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family native to Japan. The name first appeared in literature of the Nara period (710-794), and it is believed that […]
Top 5 Reasons to Attend Sushi Chef Institute Students can acquire necessary sushi skills in ONLY 2 MONTHS with our unique curriculums Licensed institute by US Federal government & the State of California Issue I-20 to apply for M-1 student visa Learn traditional to contemporary styles of popular sushi & rolls Job placement support by our Sushi Chef Agent service About Sushi Chef Institute Are you looking for a good Sushi School? Would you like to receive the highest quality of sushi making education? Would you like to be a master in Japanese cooking? We are sure to meet your expectations. Sushi Chef Institute is a Sushi School for anyone who wants to learn Sushi making and traditional Japanese cooking. […]
Sushi today is more than just a Japanese cuisine. It has become a popular everyday food in the United States, where some restaurants have preserved Japanese traditions and others have started its own by fusing the art of sushi with other ethnic foods. But the sushi we know and consume today, like other cultural dishes, is quite different from the sushi that was consumed hundreds of years ago. Contents: Sushi Definition Sushi History Types Of Sushi Sushi Calories Sushi is High-end Meal? or Casual Meal? Eating it the Right Way Sushi Recipes 10 Best Sushi Restaurants in the U.S. Sushi – Definition In Japan, many may have a similar image of what a sushi looks like – a plump slice […]
Nigiri Sushi is the most popular form, the small rectangular ball of rice topped with a slice of fish (sashimi). Contents: Nigiri Sushi Definition Kinds of Nigiri Sushi Popular Nigiri Sushi Menu Ranking Let’s make Temari Sushi! Nigiri Sushi is “hand-pressed sushi” When it comes to sushi, nigiri sushi (握り寿司) is probably the most popular form. Literally meaning “hand-pressed sushi”, nigiri sushi is the small rectangular ball of rice topped with a slice of fish (sashimi) – the image most people have, when we hear the word sushi. As was mentioned in “SUSHI – HISTORY,” the traditional form of sushi was not in any way the form of nigiri sushi we know today. In fact, nigiri sushi is only about […]
Sushi roll (or roll sushi for Japanese) is a unique Westernized version of the Japanese maki sushi (or maki zushi). Like the maki sushi, it usually involves “rolling” the rice and nori using a makisu. Unlike in Japan, however, these have gone beyond the traditional Japanese maki sushi by changing the filling, adding toppings, finding alternatives to nori, and even flipping it inside out. There are no rules or specific definitions of a western sushi roll, for the creator has all the freedom in determining what would go best in it, around it, and even on it. So in a sense, a sushi roll is pretty much every other maki sushi out there that are not made in traditional sushi […]
Maki sushi (or pronounced maki zushi), literally means rolled sushi. Americans are very accustomed to the wide variety of sushi rolls available here in the United States, but in Japan, maki sushi is quite limited. Therefore, we will be differentiating the Japanese maki sushi with Westernized sushi rolls here. Contents: What is Maki Sushi? 10 Most Popular Maki Sushi Menu How to cook Maki Sushi? Let’s Make Kazari Makizushi! What is Maki Sushi? Maki sushi is divided into 3 types, hosomaki (thin roll), futomaki (thick roll) and the temaki (hand roll). In the United States, a new genre was created – the uramaki (reverse roll) which is discussed under westernized sushi rolls. In Japan, with very few exceptions, maki sushi […]
Chirashi sushi or chirashi zushi (vinegared rice with pieces of raw fish and other ingredients arranged on top) is a perfect spring time dish. Vinegar is good for your body, and the colorful ingredients on top make this a feast for the eyes. Contents: About Chirashi Sushi Adjusting the Taste of Sushi Rice How to cook Chirashi Sushi Bowl? Gomoku chirashi Sushi Recipe Salmon Chirashi Sushi Recipe Chirashi Sushi with Spring Vegetables Recipe Eel & Squid Chirashi Sushi Recipe Bara Chirashi Sushi Bowl Recipe Easy cooking: Chirashi Sushi Mix About Chirashi Sushi People associate eating chirashi sushi with celebratory occasions. For example, chirashi sushi is a dish we traditionally eat on Hinamatsuri (Dolls’ Festival). There are various theories about the […]
Inari sushi is not widely known in the United States yet, but it is great for vegetarians who want to try sushi. Basically, it’s a great hearty meal made from rice stuffed in an aburaage (fried tofu) pouch cooked in a sweet shoyu (soy sauce) sauce. This is an easy sushi that you can make at home for dinner or even prepare for a potluck party! Contents: About Inari Sushi Kinds of Inari Sushi How to cook Inari Sushi? (Inari Sushi Recipe) Easy Pre-made Abura-age (Fried Bean Curd) for Inari Sushi About Inari Sushi Unlike other types of sushi that use fish, seaweed or other ingredients, inari sushi is quite simple in the sense that it only consists of two […]
Sushi is healthy or not? Sushi is good for diet or not? Depends on kinds and amount of sushi you eat. So let us take a look the sushi calories chart and the result of our survey “How many pieces of nigiri sushi do you usually eat at your dinner?”. Contents: How Many Calories in Nigiri Sushi? Calories in Nigiri Sushi How Many Pieces of Nigiri Sushi Do You Usually Eat at Your Dinner? Calories in Sushi Roll Editor’s Recommended Combination How Many Calories in Nigiri Sushi? Many consider sushi to be a healthy food. This is in some parts true, but one must bear in mind what you are consuming. You are eating predominantly fish and rice, and yes, […]
Contents Sushi Eating Manners for your knowledge Eating the Sushi Sushi Dictionary to eavesdrop on the sushi chef’s conversation User Comments on Experience and Thoughts at Sushi Restaurants Sushi Eating Manners for your knowledge Like how you begin from the outside to inside for French cuisine (in terms of silverware), there are table manners and steps on how to eat sushi correctly. But keep in mind these are manners, and generally speaking no one will be offended if these manners are not followed. In many of the cases, people in Japan aren’t even aware of the some of the manners shown below. What is important is that you enjoy your sushi. There are a wide variety of sushi neta, as […]
Contents: What is Sushi Rice? Tips For Perfect Sushi Rice Let’s Cook Sushi Rice at Home! Easy Breezy Sushi Rice Seasonings What is Sushi Rice? Sushi rice comes with all sushi dishes such as nigiri, maki sushi (sushi rolls), and chirashi sushi, but it is not just steamed rice. Did you notice that rice used in a sushi restaurant has a specific texture and a slight sweetness to it? The perfect balance between texture and sweetness brings out the flavor of the neta, which is the item placed on the top of the rice. Don’t be scared, making sushi rice is not too much of a hassle, just add a little seasoning and there you go, you have the perfect […]
Japanese-People Approved Top Sushi Restaurants in America. There are over 16,000 restaurants outside of Japan to roughly about 45,000 sushi restaurants in Japan. Of the 16,000, there are a little under 4,000 restaurants here in the United States. Believe it or not, sushi is a 2.2 billion dollar industry in the United States, and has been steadily growing since the first sushi boom back in the 1980’s. Back in the 1990’s, Ventura Blvd in the San Fernando Valley was called Sushi Boulevard, with 200 sushi restaurants lined up on that street alone. However, most have closed now and other restaurants have popped up all across Los Angeles and other cities around the United States. In more recent days, non-Japanese chefs […]
Contents: Why Sushi Ota is considered the Best of the Best History – The love for Uni The Master of Sushi Warm Comfortable Atmosphere Created by Chef Ota Recommended Menu Items (Aside from the Omakase): TIPS Why Sushi Ota is considered the Best of the Best When you think of the epicenter of culinary excellence, you may think of New York, Los Angeles, or even San Francisco. When it comes to finding the best sushi, however, that may not be the case. San Diego, while not very known to the general population, is considered to have one of the best sushi in the country, and at the top of the San Diego sushi world, is Sushi Ota. Like Nobu Matsuhisa, […]
Contents: The Revolving Sushi Revolution of KURA History of KURA Sushi Organic, Made-from-Scratch Quality Ordering and Dining at KURA Revolving Sushi Bar Popular Menu Items Locations The Revolving Sushi Revolution of KURA Kura Revolving Sushi Bar since opening its first store in Irvine, California back in 2009 has quickly spread across Southern California, opening 9 locations in span of 6 years. In early 2016, KURA opened their first branch outside of California in the hot state of Texas where sushi restaurants are high in demand. And observing their long lines lined on weekdays (longer on weekends) at EVERY single branch, it’s fair to say that their journey was a huge success, and more are likely to pop up in the coming […]
Gari (pickled ginger) is thinly-sliced, sweetened pickled ginger and is an indispensable garnish with sushi. Because its crispy texture and refreshing and piquant taste eliminates the smell of fish, it makes sushi consumption an enjoyable experience. When eaten between bites of sushi, it cleanses and renews the palate. Contents “Sushi shoga = ginger” may be the more familiar term in America. How to Make Homemade Gari (Japanese Pickled Ginger) How to cook Gari? “Sushi shoga = ginger” may be the more familiar term in America. Demand for gari has rapidly increased along with the sushi boom in America. It is safe to say that the appreciation of gari has already spread among others besides Japanese. It appears that the origin […]
