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Difference Between Teriyaki Sauce And Glaze

Have you ever wondered what makes Japanese cuisine so delicious that you can’t help licking the spoons and plate (you’ve been taught table manners since kindergarten!). Sushi is just awesome, no doubt about that but they are the sauces, marinades, and glaze that make the dish to die for. The various soy-based mixtures may appear the same to a sushi …

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Can You Eat Raw Shrimp In Sushi?

Raw fish is an integral part of sushi and when talking about it, most people will instantly vision a shiny and sleek fillet of orange salmon or red tuna over a bed of rice. However, sushi is not just limited to tuna and salmon. It encompasses a wide gamut of raw fish and seafood, some that you can’t even imagine. …

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Difference Between Chirashi And Donburi

When I am too hungry to wait for sushi rolls and want to feel fuller, my go-to food is the sushi bowl, also known as Chirashi. The order comes quickly when I am dining out and can be prepared in a few minutes if there are leftover ingredients from a sushi dinner.  There another type of one-bowl dish, which is …

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Why Is My Sushi Rice Too Sticky?

When I started my journey of learning to make sushi at home, the first thing I focused on was how to cook perfect sushi rice. Even though rice is one of the most undervalued ingredients used in this delicacy, the truth is that sushi rice can spoil the sushi if it becomes too sticky. Sushi beginners often ask me ‘why …

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7 Sushi Roll Recipes With Shrimp

There’s a reason why I love shrimps so much – they are quick to make and can be easily incorporated in various types of dishes. They are my go-to food for a quick Sunday brunch, a fun summer cookout, or a romantic date night. Ask about my favorite sushi pairings and it has to be sushi with shrimp.   I …

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Is Sushi Finger Food? Read This First!

If you carefully look at the way people eat sushi at both low-end and high-end restaurants, you will see that some use chopsticks while others eat with their hands. I know there’s a lot being said about sushi etiquettes but it’s completely acceptable to eat sushi with your hands. Trust me on this! Is sushi finger food then?  Yes, you …