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Does Sushi Have Carbs? (Explained)

Let’s say you walk into a restaurant and order a spicy tuna roll and one California roll thinking that you are eating healthy. I hate to burst that bubble of happiness but do you know that your food is equivalent to eating six slices of white bread, 1 tbsp mayo, 1/4 avocado, 1oz. surimi, and barely-there tuna. Does sushi have …

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15 Reasons To Eat Sushi: Why Is Good For You

You don’t have to be a Japanese or know how to use chopsticks to appreciate the intricacies of sushi. As an art form of food, sushi has gained popularity far and wide across the globe. No matter where on the planet you go, you are sure to find a sushi restaurant near you. I know some people from different cultures …

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Does Sushi Make You Fat? (Explained)

Sushi is widely touted by nutritionists as healthy food, so it may come as a surprise if I tell you that eating too much sushi can tip the weighing scale. If you are trying hard to lose a few inches from your waistline this may be heartbreaking news for you. So, does sushi make you fat? That’s a tricky question …

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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 …