I know we have come across some bizarre names of sushi, but I am sure you haven’t heard anything like this before – the shaggy dog sushi. If the name makes you wonder if it has any connection with our canine friends, then let me tell you that it doesn’t. Many people ask me ‘is shaggy dog sushi cooked?’ The …
Kaiseki Vs Omakase Read This First!
If you have just started taking interest in Japanese cuisine, you may come across several local terms that may perplex you. I don’t blame you because I have been in your shoes several years before. Two of the most confused terms are kaiseki and omakase. Some people use them interchangeably as if they mean the same thing but actually they …
Salmon Roe Sushi (Ikura)
If you haven’t eaten salmon roe (ikura) before, you may feel slightly intimidated by the orange balls that sit pretty on a clump of rice bed or used as a garnish on sushi rolls. As you take a bite, the rich and savory flavors burst into your mouth, making you feel ecstatic. The delicious orange balls that emit a sweet …
Kampyo Sushi ( Dried Shavings Of Calabash)
When dining out at any traditional Japanese sushi restaurant, I feel awed by how they turn simple things into a sheer delicacy. Take the dried shavings of gourd or calabash fruit (Kampyo) for example, seemingly humble food that is hydrated, stewed and marinated in soy sauce and sugar to make it taste incredible. If you love eating sushi while dining …
Sushi Eel Sauce (Unagi) Recipes
It all started one Saturday evening when I was out to dine with my friends at a sushi restaurant and they gave us perfect pieces of bite-sized rolls drizzled with a thick sauce. It was so delicious that we almost licked all of it and asked the chef what it was, and no prizes for guessing – it was the …
What Is Gobo In Sushi (Recipes)?
If you are a crazy sushi fan like me then you have probably tried every possible ingredient including fish, seafood, meat, vegetables and fruits on earth. While I don’t mind retrying them, I am always on the lookout for some new and exciting ingredients. Today I will tell you about my latest discovery – Gobo sushi that I had in …