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What Is The Orange Sauce On Sushi?

I was relishing my favourite spicy tuna roll at a sushi bar and wondered why it does not taste as good when I make them at home. I then realized it’s due to the orange sauce on the top that transforms the sushi roll into something that haunts me even after I leave the restaurant. Wouldn’t it be great to …

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Sea Urchin Sushi(Uni): The Ultimate Guide

What looks like cow’s tongue, tastes like the ocean, and has a creamy texture? Any guesses, guys? If you have tasted uni (sea urchin) before, you are sure to give a prompt reply or else keep scratching your head! Good or gross, whatever you think about uni, one thing is for sure that you cannot ignore this delicacy as it …

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Do You Put Wasabi On Sushi? Read This First!

If you are a fan of Japanese cuisine, wasabi would definitely be in your vocabulary. This amazing paste gives that extra zing you are looking for when eating sushi. Wasabi is a versatile ingredient that is also used in a variety of other dishes like noodles or soup. Yes, you can put wasabi on sushi. In restaurants, the sushi you …

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Difference Between Nigiri, Sashimi, Sushi Roll, Hand Roll, Gunkan Sushi

If you are visiting a sushi restaurant for the first time, be prepared to be overwhelmed by the different varieties of sushi on the menu. Which one would you pick – maki roll, nigirizushi, or gunkan sushi? If you are a non-Japanese, I don’t blame you! It happens with every first timer so it’s perfectly alright to ask, discover, and …

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Can You Make Sushi with Supermarket Fish?

I went with my friend to the fish market yesterday. He knows that I am running a sushi blog so he asked me is it okay to make sushi with supermarket fish.  I did some research and the answer is Yes it’s possible to make sushi with supermarket fish. First, check if the fish at your supermarket is for sushi …

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Nigiri Sushi: All you Need To Know

Nigiri, short for nigirizushi, often called as nigiri sushi, is a palatable ball of sweet sushi rice topped with thinly sliced raw fish that glistens like a precious jewel and sits like a crown! You can find this popular Japanese delicacy in sushi restaurants around the world. In the Japanese culture, any food that includes vinegared rice is known as …