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What Is The Black Sauce On Sushi?

If you are a non-Japanese, it’s understandable if you have no idea about the flavorful black sauce served with sushi. The dish will not really taste the same without it. You will find numerous variations of this sauce in Japanese cuisine than any other food culture in this world. So, what is the black sauce on sushi? If the black …

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38 Sushi Topping Ideas For Rolls And Nigiri

Ahh! there’s nothing like the good old traditional maki rolls, but I am sure you will agree that we don’t mind indulging our tastebuds in the sea of flavors presented in westernized rolls. Although the inside-out California roll is not really a Japanese thing, food lovers just can’t have enough of the sushi toppings on the bed of rice. However, …

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What Is Chirashi (Sushi)? Read This First!

If you are a non-Japanese, it’s understandable if you don’t understand the meaning of Chirashi. Interestingly, there are many sushi fans I know who have no idea about this Japanese delicacy and they are often taken by surprise to see sushi in a bowl! What is Chirashi sushi? This is a Japanese name for a type of sushi dish that …

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What Is Hamachi Sushi? Read This First!

When I am at a new sushi restaurant for the first time, one of my ways of judging the food quality is ordering hamachi sushi. If the food smells ‘fishy’, I can tell that most of the other fish will not be fresh and I would rather stick to cooked meat or tempuras. What is Hamachi sushi? This Japanese delicacy …

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Teriyaki Chicken Sushi Roll Recipe

I am sure you know by now that I am a great sushi fan of sushi and can eat it at any time of the day. I can start my morning with a sushi roll for breakfast, a bowl of chirashizushi for lunch, and conclude my day with nigiri and sake for dinner. Despite my profound love for raw fish …

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How Long Can Sushi Sit Out At A Party?

Do you know what’s that most important thing all the guests look for in a party? – the food of course! Thus, I make sure my guests always feel elated when they set their eyes on the table and my go-to choice is sushi because everyone can participate in the fun and enjoy. But, how long can sushi sit out …