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Why Are Sushi Restaurants Closed on Mondays?

Have you ever noticed that a majority of restaurants that specialize in Sushi are always closed on Mondays? As a sushi lover, I have too and it always baffled me so much that I took the liberty of finding out why. So, why do sushi restaurants stay closed on Mondays? Answer: there just isn’t good sushi to serve! It is, …

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What is the Boston roll sushi? (With Recipes)

In Japan, they have traditional sushi rolls and most of them contain almost the same ingredients. You will not find eccentric names on the menu. Come West, and you will be surprised by the different variations and nomenclature you can find of this humble Japanese delicacy. Today, I will discuss a popular type of sushi roll known as the Boston …

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What Is Oba In Sushi? Read This First!

If you are a lover of Asian cuisine like me, you probably know the importance of aromatic herbs and spices. I feel amazed by their power to transform any dish and take it to the height of culinary excellence. In Sushi, oba and sisho leaves play a pivotal role in bringing out that nostalgic aroma. So, what is Oba in …

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5 Best Gyuto Knife Under $200 (2023 Reviews)

Gyuto or Gyutou is a Japanese term that means ‘beef sword’ because it was originally designed for that purpose. Known as the Japanese equivalent to the Western chef’s knife, the Gyuto is the marriage of western design with Japanese steel. It is an ah-mazing combination and useful addition to any kitchen to help you cut or slice meat, fish, and …

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4 Best Rice Cookers for Sushi for 2023 – Unbiased Review

Perfectly mouthwatering sushi starts with the best quality sushi rice. It is hard to emphasize enough the importance of well-cooked rice in sushi. Although it looks pretty easy, you got to have skills and good experience in order to cook perfect sushi rice. If you are a beginner, using a rice cooker can take the stress and guesswork out of …

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Sushi Hand Roll (Temaki Sushi) Guide (Recipes)

What is the first image that comes to your mind when talking about sushi? An oblong bed of sushi rice with a glistening raw fish topping or a delicious filling rolled inside sushi rice and Nori? While most people will probably imagine one of the two, there is one more style of sushi that not only tastes incredibly good but …