Sushi for Beginners
History
of Sushi
Interestingly,
sushi
has it's deep roots originating in Southeast
Asia. It would be another 1800 years until the commonly known sushi, or
Edo
style sushi is created. Sushi is still evolving at the present.
Edomae Sushi
Edomae Sushi is one
of the pride cuisines of
the Edo
period of Japan and is the sushi known around the world today.
Did
you know that the commonly known sushi today is
only
a type of many other sushi ?
Types
of Sushi
Other than the Edomae sushi, There
are the famous Osaka style sushi, the Kyoto sushi, sasa sushi of the
northern regions of Japan and many more.
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Sushi
Basics
Sushi
Ingredients
Sushi
ingredients are divided into 4 categories. The main ingredient, sushi
rice, condiments, and seasonings. They are all simply
prepared, but extra care
is taken to bring out the true flavors all the ingredients.
Sushi
Supplies
A
general list of all the essential equipment needed to make sushi.
Styles
of Edo Style Sushi
Nigiri
Sushi
The basic style of the Edo Style
sushi. The word literally means grasped sushi.
Sushi Rolls (Makimono or Maki Sushi)
The more portable version of
sushi which are rolled in a sheet of dried seaweed called nori.
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