I really love sushi, the taste of seafood pickled ginger and wasabi is a really unique and delicious combination. Do you like it?
I am not a sushi person but I like to look at the pretty arrangements. Is all sushi eaten raw?
Some varities are cooked, but it's often raw. I'm glad you at least asked as people always assume it's all raw.
Yes, I think that is a common misconception. What type of rolls do you like to eat?
I guess spring rolls, I'm kind of a basic person so I like the simple recipes. I think the misconception comes from confusing sushi with sashimi, as sashimi is all thinly sliced raw fish, with optional rice and/or meat.
I see. Is sashimi as popular as sushi? What country did these dishes originate from?
Japanese cuisine
Japanese cuisine encompasses the regional and traditional foods of Japan, which have developed through centuries of political, economic, and social changes. The traditional cuisine of Japan, (or ), is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes; there is an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Seafood is common, often grilled, but also served raw as sashimi or in sushi. Seafood and vegetables are also deep-fried in a
Sushi
Sushi is traditionally made with medium-grain white rice, though it can be prepared with brown rice or short-grain rice. It is very often prepared with seafood, such as squid, eel, yellowtail, salmon, tuna or imitation crab meat. Many types of sushi are vegetarian. It is often served with pickled ginger ("gari"), wasabi, and soy sauce. Daikon radish or pickled daikon ("takuan") are popular garnishes for the dish.
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