Hello, how are you all doing? Here we will introduce delicious food from Japan.
【history】
The origin of sushi is said to be in the “culture of fermenting and preserving fish” in Southeast Asia.
It was introduced to Japan around the Nara period and was initially a fermented food called “narezushi”.
In the Edo period, the prototype of today’s sushi using vinegared rice, “Hayazushi”, was born.
In particular, Edomae nigiri sushi has gained popularity as a fast food that can be easily eaten at street food stalls and has spread to the world.
【characteristic】
Sushi is a representative Japanese dish that combines vinegared rice with fresh seafood. It values the natural flavors of the ingredients and also emphasizes visual appeal.
１．The refreshing taste of the vinegared rice enhances the flavor of the seafood
２．A wide variety of preparation methods, such as raw, grilled, or marinated
３．A rich variety of shapes, including nigiri, rolls, and pressed sushi
４．Flavors change depending on the season and region
【category】
■hand‐rolled sushi（握り寿司）
The most representative sushi is made by holding vinegared rice in your hands and topping it with seafood.
■sushi roll（巻き寿司）
Sushi wrapped in vinegared rice and ingredients with seaweed. There are many types of thick rolls, thin rolls, and back rolls.
■Chirashi sushi（ちらし寿司）
Colorful sushi with toppings scattered over vinegared rice. Popular at home as well.
■Pressed sushi（押し寿司）
Sushi made by packing vinegared rice and ingredients into a mold and pressing it firmly. Battera and hakozushi are famous types.
■Inari sushi（いなり寿司）
Sushi made by stuffing sweetly simmered fried tofu with vinegared rice. It has a gentle flavor.
How was it? There are still many delicious things in Japan.
Be sure to try it when you visit Japan.
Let’s Enjoy！
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