I love sushi! It's my favorite!
Me too!  I love sashimi too which many people confuse with sushi.
I haven't heard of that. What is the difference?
Sashimi is raw fish sliced into thin pieces.  Sushi is the traditional rice rolls in seaweed
That's interesting, our sushi counter has the rice rolls, I'm not sure if they sell sashimi, where do you get that?
Most Japanese and sushi restaurants sell it, as well as seafood and other vegetables with are fried in tempura
What is tempura?
Tempura is a light batter made of cold water and soft wheat flour which is then typically deep fried
Are there any health benefits to sushi do you know? I just love the taste.
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
a feature of almost all the cuisines of the world, providing an important source of protein in many cuisines around the world, especially in the countries with coastal areas.
Shellfish in various cuisines In Japan.
In the Japanese cuisine, chefs often use shellfish and their roe in different dishes. Sushi (vinegared rice, topped with other ingredients, including shellfish, fish, meat and vegetables) features both raw and cooked shellfish. Sashimi primarily consists of very fresh raw seafood, sliced into thin pieces. Both sushi and sashimi