As the morning alarm ticks, you may feel like a snail trying to force yourself out of the bed. With a morning cup of coffee in your hand and the day staring at your face, the first thing you will (should) probably think of is the breakfast. Whether you are dieting or have an important meeting to attend, skipping your …

Have you ever wondered if any rice is good for making sushi? For example, you really want to eat sushi and you have all the ingredients at home, but you have only jasmine rice. Will that work for sushi? If you wish for authentic Japanese sushi – avoid jasmine rice. You may think why – rice is rice. But no, …

If you are a fan of raw fish, sauces, and rice, you are sure to enjoy the traditional delicacies like Chirashi and Poke. Chirashi is the Japanese term used for referring to the bowl containing raw fish and rice, while Poke originates from Hawaii and constitutes of raw fish marinated in lipsmacking sauces. While both Chirashi and Poke look like …

If you talk about Asian cuisine, sticky rice inevitably finds its way as it is arguably one of the most unique types of rice in existence. The distinct flavor, aroma, and texture make it stand apart from other types of rice. The oval and round shape also makes it easily identifiable. So, what kind of rice is sticky rice? Also …

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 …

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 …