Octopus (tako) is a regular dish in Japan. Many Japanese restaurants serve octopus, and anyone who has tried it can attest to how delicious it is. The Japanese have been eating octopus for millennia and they have perfected the art of cooking it. You, however, may feel intimated by the weird look of the octopus and not even know where …
What Is Oshinko And How To Make Oshinko Sushi Roll?
I know many people who will instantly think of raw fish and vinegared rice rolled in Nori sheet when they hear the word ‘sushi’. However, it’s worth noting that there are many options available for vegan sushi rolls and I don’t mean just cucumbers and avocados. My vegetarian friends often complain about not having enough options for sushi. So, this …
What’s In A Philadelphia Roll And How To Make It
If you are a frequent visitor at sushi bars then you have probably seen or even tried a Philadelphia roll. You can tell from the name that this is not traditional Japanese sushi but a westernized creation designed to woo the foreigners. Whatever the case, you cannot deny that a Philly roll tastes heavenly. Made from smoked salmon and delicious …
What Is Toro And How To Make Toro Sushi?
I am such a great fan of spicy tuna sushi that I can have it any time of the day, but the difference in tastes often bewildered me. It was then I discovered from a sushi chef that not all cuts of tuna are the same. They differ in looks, taste, flavor, quality, and of course price. Today I will …
What Is Inari Sushi And How To Make It A Home
What comes to your mind when you hear sushi? A bed of rice with raw fish on top or a sushi roll with rice and other fillings inside a seaweed? I am sure not even in your wildest dreams you will think of a fried pouch containing rice and ingredients, but that’s exactly the way how inari sushi is! Today, …
Easy Natto Maki Recipe (Japanese Fermented Soybeans)
Are you an adventurous eater? I am. Out of my passion for food, I have tried some of the weirdest dishes such as lutefisk in Norway and Huitlacoche in Mexico. Talking about Japanese food, one of the weirdest things I have tried is Natto. Like it or loathe it, but you cannot ignore it if you live in Japan. It’s …