Nowadays, enjoying a fancy dinner out, what do you find on almost every table? Yes, sushi! It's everywhere these days, right? Sushi isn't just delicious; it's also good for you. With its delicate balance of flavours and artful presentation, it has captured the hearts of foodies worldwide. Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish made primarily of seasoned rice combined with various ingredients like raw or cooked seafood, vegetables, and sometimes tropical fruits.
It's often served with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi. The rice in sushi is seasoned with a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and salt, giving it a distinct tangy flavour. Sushi comes in various forms , including nigiri (slices of fish atop rice), maki (rolled sushi), and sashimi (slices of raw fish served without rice).
Now, if you think that you know all about sushi there is to know, you may be wrong. Behind it lies a fascinating history that spans centuries and has some surprises in store for us. Also Read: A Beginner's Guide To Making Sushi, Including Tips That'll Come In Handy Surprising Fact No.
1: Did you know when sushi was invented, it was never meant to be eaten?! It actually started as a way to keep food fresh when refrigeration was not an option. The name "sushi" means "it's sour" in Japanese, reflecting the sour taste of the rice and salt used in the preservation process. var taboola_mid_article_type = '1'; Surprising Fact No.
2: Even though Japan is thought to be the origin of sushi, it's not! Way back in S.
