While I was re-organizing my tea stash the other day, I realized I had a box of matcha that was over a year old and a month past the expiration date. But when I opened it, the tea inside looked fine. Was my matcha still safe to drink? Does matcha powder go bad? Matcha powder can go stale, but it …
30 Good Ideas for Sushi Roll Fillings
I know the Japanese traditionalists may frown at me for taking liberty with the sushi roll fillings. But, trust me, the fillings can go as far as you like! With sushi becoming a popular delicacy worldwide, there are so many interesting ideas for sushi roll fillings. If you love making sushi at home, try these 30 different ideas, play with …
Is Sushi Raw Fish? Read This First!
People who are new to sushi culture are often surrounded by a lot of misconceptions regarding this traditional Japanese cuisine. Most of these misconceptions arise from what people see and hear, and they derive conclusions and assumptions based on that. Many people often ask me ‘Is sushi raw fish’ and the answer to that is No. The dish that includes …
Is Eel Sauce Gluten Free? Read This First!
As a sushi beginner, I stayed away from trying eel sauce for several months because I thought it contained some weird stuff such as the slimy eel. Today, I can laugh off my fears because I know sushi like the back of my hand and there’s nothing eel-y about this delicious condiment. While some recipes may include a stock made …
What Does Sushi Mean In Japanese?
If you are a non-Japanese, you will probably think of raw fish when you hear the word sushi. I don’t blame you because 9 out of 10 people will think the same. It’s a common misconception people have about sushi, although there are numerous forms of the delicacy that do not contain raw fish or seafood at all. So, what …
8 Exciting Recipes For Vegetarian Sushi
Many people think sushi means raw fish but they are probably oblivion of the fact that some of the traditional maki rolls served in Japan include cucumber and avocado. Think cucumber maki for example. The importance of vegetables and fruits in sushi can be understood from the fact that a renowned chef once said that a good sushi restaurant should …
