That sweet, spicy, salty, and savory tastes of sushi are possible due to the various types of sauces used in the preparation. This Japanese delicacy will not really taste like it does without the signature condiments that make it so special. It won’t be wrong to say that sauces are the lifeline of sushi. While soy sauce (shoyu) is perhaps …

I must admit that traditional sushi art and presentation skills of the master chefs always leave me in awe. While I enjoy indulging in an elaborate sushi meal on special occasions, I can’t deny that a quick spicy tuna roll from the grocery store sometimes feels like a life savior on my way home from the office. So, does sushi …

So, finally, you have decided to overcome the fear of the unknown and take a plunge into the world of sushi. After all, how long can someone live on pizzas and burgers? I welcome you to the group and promise to be your friend and guide to help you navigate your way through the diverse sushi experiences. I know the …

If you visit an Asian grocery store, you can see shelves with rice packets labeled as ‘sushi rice’. In reality, there is nothing called ‘sushi rice’ in Japan and they use that term only to refer to rice after it has been cooked and seasoned to use for sushi. In western countries, rice varieties that are suitable for making sushi …

Smoked, raw, grilled, or baked, Salmon can be used in numerous ways in sushi recipes. They are bursting with delightful flavors and add an aesthetic appeal to the dishes. I feel that the texture, color, and flavor of sushi-grade raw salmon are the best as it looks like a precious gem over a bed of rice in nigiri sushi. If …

If you are a big fan of sushi like me then you are probably guilty of having a date with King crab sushi rolls or smoked salmon rolls with a platter of sashimi twice or even thrice a week. Sushi is just too good to resist, isn’t it? And, it’s easy to lose the count of how many you eat …