If you have enjoyed California sushi rolls before, you have probably relished the taste of pink and succulent imitation crab sticks. I remember when I was a beginner at eating sushi, I believed the crab sticks were made of real crab meat until a Japanese friend told me these were fake crab meat, known as Kanikamai n Japanese. So, what …
Can You Make Sushi With Arborio Rice?
I know most people think of raw fish and vegetables when they talk about sushi. Even though sushi rice is usually underestimated, it forms the base for this Japanese delicacy. However, let’s not forget that sushi won’t taste right even with the best quality fish if the rice is not seasoned properly. To get that perfect restaurant-like taste, you must …
What is Sushi Grade Tuna?
Sushi is a Japanese entrée made-up of small rolls of vinegar-flavored, cold, pre-cooked rice and served with raw fish and vegetables. It is highly popular in the East and gaining popularity at a rapid rate in the West. For sushi to be at its best, it needs to be made from fresh, high-quality ingredients, especially the fish. Let’s explore in …
Tobiko(Flying Fish Roe)
I was slightly apprehensive about eating raw food until I developed a taste for sushi several years ago. However, the real surprise was not how good taste raw tuna or salmon tasted, but the delightful flavor and texture of fish roe (eggs), known as Tobiko in Japanese. Until then, I was unaware (many people still don’t know) about these crunchy …
Tamago Sushi (Tamagoyaki)
Sweet and savory, fluffy and bouncy…that’s Tamago (Tamagoyaki). If you are a non-Japanese, the name may sound intimidating to you at first. This is the Japanese term for a rolled omelet, served as an essential part of Japanese breakfast or put in bento boxes. If you come to Tsukiji market in Tokyo on any fine day, you can see tourists …
What is Tobiko Sushi (Detailed Explanation)
If you are a sushi lover that likes to experiment, you need to know what is tobiko sushi. Besides the traditional nigiri sushi and some other Japanese dishes like sashimi, some exciting sushi combinations often have fish eggs. So, what is exactly tobiko sushi? Tobiko sushi or flying fish roe sushi is a type of sushi that consists of fish …