Nagoya: Sushi Madness

Hey there, Sushi Lovers!

In today's blog, we will be talking about your favorite Japanese food "Sushi." The savory and mildly sour taste of this Japanese goodie has become the "go-to-food" of not only the Japanese but also some of the people around the world. Kids, Adults, Young Adults, and most especially Professionals who always seek for a quick fix during office hours. Aside from the fact that it is so easy to eat, it also packs an all in one food that comes in handy. It has rice, meat or fish, veggies, and sometimes, fruits. So, what more could you ask for? It is definitely a complete and delicious meal for you! 

JAPANESE TRADITION

The Japanese people believed that an "Itamae"or a Sushi Chef  "he who stands in front of the (cutting) board" must be a skilled chef, a gifted communicator and a multi-talented artist. It requires patience, courtesy, dexterity, and confidence. The path to becoming a master of the Art of Sushi-Making is quite harsh and highly demanding. Traditionally, it takes 7-10 to become an "Itamae." But, nowadays many sushi chefs learn in schools and sushi academies , and others are self-taught. 

COMMON TYPES OF SUSHI

The authentic Japanese Sushi is so complex and here are the common types of Sushi :

NIGIRIZUSHI 

Hand-pressed sushi rice that comes with wasabi and a topping, neta, draped over it. Popular in Tokyo. 

 

OSHIZUSHI

Marinated or boiled fish on top of rice shaped in rectangular wooden molds, then cut into small pieces. A specialty and favorite as well in Osaka. 

NAREZUSHI

Matured Sushi and the oldest type. Fish and salted and wrapped in fermented rice to prevent the fish from spoiling. The fermented rice is then discarded and only the fish consumed.

  

GUNKANMAKI

A special type of nigirizushi where the topping, commonly fish roe, is prevented from falling off by a strip of nori around the sides.

MAKIZUSHI

Sushi rolled with a bamboo mat. The rice and filling is typically wrapped in seaweed, nori, and cut up.

INARIZUSHI

Typically a pouch of fried tofu filled with sushi rice.

CHIRASHIZUSHI

Or "scattered sushi" this is a bowl of sushi rice topped with raw fish and vegetables.

In Japan, every food must have the cook's heart and soul into it. As a result, they produce really delicious food for everybody to enjoy. This makes the Japanese people so amazing. Their dedication for food is so sensational. 

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