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My stay in Japan has made me a fan of Japanese cuisine and I have learned to value the importance of traditional ingredients that lend the right taste and aroma. I am often amused when I see my western friends confuse rice vinegar with sushi vinegar or use cooked crabmeat instead of raw fish in sushi. A friend once asked …

I like trying out foods from various parts of the world. So, the other day I prepared some sushi rice. Well, turned out I miscalculated in my measurements and ended up with more rice than I could use for my sushi. I decided to do a research to check whether I can leave leftovers for the next day. So, can …

If you have seen that dark green shiny wrap on your favorite sushi roll and wondered what it is and where it comes from, you are not alone! The California rolls also have seaweed but it is hidden inside to appeal the westerners. It goes without saying that seaweed is an indispensable ingredient for making sushi, without which your sushi …

I must admit that I am a big fan of California Rolls. They bring back sweet memories of childhood when my parents and I enjoyed the tradition of eating sushi every week at our favorite restaurant. Even today, when I stop by that place to buy California Rolls, I prefer buying an extra that I can keep in the fridge …

I am not a great fan of cucumbers but there is something about the cucumber sushi rolls that have made me change my heart! Maybe it is the soft and sweet sushi rice in a side with the zesty flavor of bell papers, or perhaps the combination of both. Whatever it is, I was so much in love with sushi …

I went to a Japanese restaurant last week with my friends and ordered sushi. To my surprise, the sushi did not taste as sweet as the ones I have tasted in California. I was curious to know what brings that difference. Is it because the sushi I have tasted before was slightly modified to appeal the westerners? What about traditional …