THE ART OF SUSHI
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Sushi is full of nutrients because it relies on fish and vegetables as the main ingredients. Fish provides a lean source of low-calorie, high-quality protein. It’s also low in saturated fats and cholesterol, making it a heart-healthy food choice. A healthy diet should incorporate fish at least twice a week, according to the American Heart Association. Fish contains high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential to the healthy functioning of the brain. Omega-3 fatty acids are helpful for neurological disorders and may help to fight depression, ADHD, Alzheimer’s, dementia and diabetes. Fish also contains other healthy vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin D. The seaweed wrapping of sushi rolls, is packed with nutrients. It is low in calories and contains vitamins A, B-6, and C. Recent studies indicate that seaweed proteins may reduce blood pressure and improve heart health.
- Nigiri: This has slices of fresh raw fish or meat placed over pressed rice. It is seasoned with wasabi and soy sauce
- Maki: Maki is a sushi roll comprising one or more fish and vegetables in rice wrapped with roasted nori seaweed
- Temaki: This is prepared in the same way as maki but is rolled in a cone shape for a better appearance and grip
- Uramaki: This is a very interesting roll, made inside out, where the nori covers the fillings and the sushi rice is used to wrap the nori. An outer coating is also done with toasted sesame seeds and other ingredients, all of which add a distinct flavor to the preparation
- Sashimi: In this, the slices of raw fish are presented without rice, generally served on julienned daikon radish
- Wash your hands. Your restaurant may provide you with a hot towel to wipe your hands before you begin to eat
- Wipe off and clean your hands with the towel
- Pick up sushi with your chopsticks
- Eat your sushi immediately
- Try other types of sushi
- Place your chopsticks on a ceramic rest
- Dip the fish side of the sushi into soy sauce
- Enjoy the taste of wasabi by putting it on top of the sashimi and then slightly dipping the fish in soy sauce
Don’ts when eating sushi
- Do not lift Sashimi to your mouth with your fingers, and don’t eat the rice by hand.
- Do not fill the cup with plenty of soy sauce
- Do not place ginger on the sushi
- Do not eat at a bar that has a fishy smell
- Rub your chopsticks together to remove splinters
- Dip the rice side
- Put ginger on sushi before eating it