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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 …

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 …

If you are brand new to eating sushi, you may be experiencing a little anxiety about proper sushi etiquette. I get a lot of questions about what to order first, which makes sense. But another common question is how to eat sushi in the first place. If you are wondering if it’s okay to eat sushi with your hands, you’re …

If you are a Muslim traveling to Japan or simply you wish to know whether you can eat sushi without going against your religion, you have come to the right place. As sushi may contain raw fish, seafood, and meat of different varieties, it is important to know what you are eating. Is Sushi Halal or Haram? I looked up …

I once took my American friend to a traditional Japanese sushi restaurant and he was taken aback by what he saw. He was surprised to see that the traditional sushi was far from what he is used to eating at the sushi joints in America. So, what is the difference between Japanese sushi and American sushi? The traditional Japanese sushi …

When it comes to finding the perfect balance for our nori, it can be somewhat tough. Nori is a popular edible seaweed consumed by many. Especially the Japanese. However, many who take up a fond liking for Nori, run into some everyday struggles to get it to the edible state that we can also enjoy. You may even have many …