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How To Eat Chirashi Sushi (Sashimi Rice Bowl)

When someone with less cooking and knife skills asks me what’s the best type of sushi they can make at home, I always recommend Chirashi sushi (scattered sushi). This is one of the simplest, easiest to cook, and most varied type of sushi. You may use different types of ingredients in the recipe and enjoy your unique creation. A friend …

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Does Rice Need to be Cold to Make Sushi?

Sushi is a very popular meal these days! It began as a take-out food in Japan in the 1800’s and is now enjoyed by people of all nationalities. In fact, its popularity has grown so significantly that the word ‘sushi’ is recognized almost anywhere in the world! Sushi is made with simple ingredients such as raw fish, vegetables, seaweed or …

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10 Best Beginner Sushi Knives In 2023

Do you know that the average life expectancy in Japan is over 80 years? And, do you know the reasons behind it? No wonder it is one of the cleanest countries in the world and health care is much more affordable, but the biggest reason is Japanese food rich in omegas and low in calories and cholesterol. Sushi has gained …

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What is a Sushi Bar? Read This First!

In North America, sushi bars are trending! With the growing popularity of sushi in the West, it is no wonder people all over the United States and Canada are heading to these establishments in search of the perfect sushi experience. Which begs the question, “What exactly is a sushi bar anyway”? What is a sushi bar? A sushi bar is …

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What Is Sushi Without Rice Called?

I have some a friend who loves sushi so much that he can’t live without having them at least 2-3 times a week. He was recently on a no carb diet in an attempt to lose weight and craved for his favorite cuisine really bad. He knows that I own a sushi blog so called me up to ask if …

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How To Prevent Sushi From Getting Soggy?

I love sushi and it pains me when my favorite roll turns soggy, loses flavor, or turns bland. The two most essential ingredients that constitute the outer texture of sushi are Nori and seasoned rice. However, it is unfortunate that sushi can turn soggy if left out for too long and this can result in loss of flavor. How to …