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How To Eat Sushi In Japan (Sushi Eating Etiquette)

My stay in Japan was an enriching experience because I got the opportunity to learn about their cuisine (especially sushi) and dining traditions. The Japanese are meticulous about their food and they follow certain rules and etiquettes for eating sushi in a traditional restaurant. While there is no hard and fast rule about how to eat sushi in Japan, this …

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How Much Sushi Rice to Make per Person?

I know many people love eating sushi at restaurants but find the idea of making them at home intimidating. Most common fears are associated with how to make perfect sushi rice, how much sushi rice to use per serving, how to put everything together in proportion etc. Trust me, it’s much easier than you think! (To find out the step-by-step …

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How To Make Dragon Roll Sushi (With Vegan Recipe)

If you ask me to pick my favorite non-traditional sushi, I would say a dragon roll. The crunchy taste of shrimp tempura inside the roll is highly appetizing and the overall presentation looks eye-catching. As you don’t need sushi-grade fish for this recipe, you can make it anytime. While this western style of roll is not common in Japan, you …

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15 Easy Sushi Recipes For Beginners

Love eating sushi for dinner but find it too expensive for a weekly indulgence? Why not make them at home? It can be a fun activity for the entire family to come together and create beautiful memories. Your sushi may not be Instagram-worthy in the first try but they will be so delicious that you won’t care! Today, I will …

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10 Common Sushi Making Mistakes for Beginners

Making sushi may seem simple, right? After all, you only need to prepare some sticky rice, season it with vinegar and then roll it with raw fish, vegetables or any other topping. Well, this is easier said than done. Sushi is a delicious dish, but if you make even the slightest mistake when making it, you will not like the …

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How To Use Leftover Sushi Rice (Besides Making Sushi)?

If you have leftover sushi rice from last night’s dinner and are wondering what to do with it, you are not alone! It is natural to make more sushi rice than what is needed because we don’t want to run out of sushi rice at dinner time. Cooking rice all over again will take time, so it’s okay to take …