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30 Good Ideas for Sushi Roll Fillings

I know the Japanese traditionalists may frown at me for taking liberty with the sushi roll fillings. But, trust me, the fillings can go as far as you like! With sushi becoming a popular delicacy worldwide, there are so many interesting ideas for sushi roll fillings. If you love making sushi at home, try these 30 different ideas, play with …

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Difference Between Nigiri, Sashimi, Sushi Roll, Hand Roll, Gunkan Sushi

If you are visiting a sushi restaurant for the first time, be prepared to be overwhelmed by the different varieties of sushi on the menu. Which one would you pick – maki roll, nigirizushi, or gunkan sushi? If you are a non-Japanese, I don’t blame you! It happens with every first timer so it’s perfectly alright to ask, discover, and …

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Nigiri Sushi: All you Need To Know

Nigiri, short for nigirizushi, often called as nigiri sushi, is a palatable ball of sweet sushi rice topped with thinly sliced raw fish that glistens like a precious jewel and sits like a crown! You can find this popular Japanese delicacy in sushi restaurants around the world. In the Japanese culture, any food that includes vinegared rice is known as …

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How To Eat Sushi In Japan (Sushi Eating Etiquette)

My stay in Japan was an enriching experience because I got the opportunity to learn about their cuisine (especially sushi) and dining traditions. The Japanese are meticulous about their food and they follow certain rules and etiquettes for eating sushi in a traditional restaurant. While there is no hard and fast rule about how to eat sushi in Japan, this …

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How To Make Sushi Rice In A Rice Cooker? (also in a pot)

I must admit that cooking sushi rice is not the most exciting part of making sushi, but it’s an essential constituent nevertheless. The sushi rice, or sushi-meshi or Shari in Japanese, can make or break your sushi roll. It should be sticky enough to make nigiri sushi but not too mushy or too hard. It must have just the right …

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Things You Should Know About Eating Sushi

Sushi is an artistic and authentic Japanese cuisine that has become so common around the world that you can now find take-away packages in your local grocery store. Whether you choose to enjoy your sushi at an upscale restaurant, prefer a takeaway option, or have fun making it at home, here are a few things you should know about eating …

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Can You Eat Ramen Raw? Read This First!

A packet of instant noodles containing those yellowish curls is a child’s first love, a college kid’s best friend, a busy employee’s quick hunger fix, and an object of nostalgia for many of us. Nearly all of us have eaten them in a myriad of ways and have many memories associated with this quick and filling dish. Today’s question is: …

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Japanese Ketchup vs. American Ketchup: Read This First!

The humble ketchup that we find in almost every kitchen and on every dining table and restaurant table across the world has gone through numerous makeovers over the centuries. It most likely, as far as folks have been able to determine, has its origin as the briny fish sauce of Asia, and it then migrated to Europe in the 1600s. …

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Can You Use Yakisoba Noodles for Ramen?

If you are a fan of Japanese food, you likely want to try the various noodle options in every possible concoction. One of my favorites is Japanese yakisoba, a Chinese-styled buckwheat noodles mixed with pork belly, diced meat, and veggies. Yakisoba is often tossed with a thick and sweet sauce, such as standard yakisoba sauce or even tonkatsu. People often …

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Do Ramen Shops in Japan Use MSG?

If you are a ramen lover and someone asks you what makes it a favorite, you will probably say it’s due to the umami flavor without even batting an eye. Have you ever wondered what gives that unique umami flavor to your much-loved delicacy, though? Many people have wondered about this question: do ramen shops in Japan use MSG? The …

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13 Street Foods in Japan

Japan has a food culture to die for! If you ask anybody that has visited Japan, they will tell you that trying street food is a must on your travel itinerary. Needless to say, there’s no better way to explore and indulge in the local Japanese culture. No matter what time of the day you go out, expect to find …