By Dinah Jackson

It’s hard to believe, but where I live here in Japan I actually have a student who hates raw fish. In fact, she may hate all fish, not just raw.

Typically, a statement like that might be considered racist, but seriously, I’ve lived in Japan an awfully long time now and I’ve ‘never’ met anyone yet who hates sushi. And I still haven’t met anyone who does not eat rice every day either (for contrast, I recently met a woman from France who assured me that French folks cannot go without their bread every day either- luckily for her, Japan has many wonderful bread shops). Or how about the Thai who can’t eat hot food? These things are just ingrained in us.

Raw fish is an enigmatic thing. First of all, Japanese have a tendency to assume that only Japanese like raw fish and will always react with surprise when a Westerner express a strong liking for it. The truth is, sushi I think is viewed with a dubious eye for foreigners arriving here for the first time. Others have romantic notions about sushi until they actually try it and find themselves queasy. But generally speaking raw fish is really nice fare (not ‘fishy’ at all) and most foreigners love it after a couple of go’s with it.

I have recently come to an impasse with raw fish however. I suppose no food is safe really but raw foods are certainly more susceptible to contamination. I have never in all these years had a problem with it but just two months ago I took a friend to a hospital because he acquired cholera like symptoms from eating bad raw fish. I haven’t touched raw fish since and don’t know when I will again.

So maybe I will end taking the side of my Japanese student who hates sushi after all.

This article was written by Dinah Jackson who enjoys writing about science, travel and Pokemon. To find the rarest Japanese Pokemon items, check out the store that has every kind of Pokemon plushie that you can imagine. Also an incredible selection of Pokemon pokedolls, charms, plush toys, keychains, figures, binders, deck boxes, sleeves, plush toys, and just about anything you can imagine. Delivered right to your front door from Japan.

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By Dr Sandy Zabaneh

Nutrient-packed and diet-friendly, this Japanese mainstay has become so popular that it is now considered a worldwide indulgence. But with all the add-ons typical of the new wave sushi rolls, does sushi live up to its super-healthy expectations?

Sushi has captured the palates of gourmet enthusiasts and the health conscious alike. But sushi embodies more than just another food option – it is a sublime dining experience starting from the moment the sushi chef artfully concocts these mouthwatering delicacies to the way the diner should eat the sushi (believe it or not, there are actual rules to eating sushi called “sushi etiquette”).

So how does this exorbitant meal fare in calories? It turns out that the creaminess of the fish boasts great flavor without affecting your waistline and is an excellent source of protein and heart-helpful omega-3 fatty acids. Veggies provide a nutritious supply of vitamins; seaweed (nori) is rich in iodine; and rice provides energy-boosting carbohydrates. Sounds good to your waistlines, right? Well, if you are eating just those ingredients in a sushi roll, you are on a healthy track. However, not all sushi is created equal. Some sushi rolls are so smothered with condiments, like mayo and cream cheese, that you can barely see the fish. And if you get imitation crab meat, the protein content is roughly half of the real stuff and offers no omega 3’s.

The calorie information for the following sushi items vary depending on chef preparation – how thick of a rice layer he puts, how heavy his hand is on the condiments (mayo, teriyaki, cream cheese, crunchy tempura bits, avocado), and how large or small he makes the rolls. Serving size is approximately 6 pieces of sushi.

Rainbow Roll

Heavier in calories, but with all that fish on top, you can bet on getting your fair share of omega 3’s.

Ingredients: Nori, rice, avocado, surimi, plus a variety of raw fish arranged on top

476 calories

16 grams fat

Spicy Tuna Roll

You may want to opt for the plain tuna roll, and use wasabi for heat instead of the mayo-spiked chili sauce in this spicy version.

Ingredients: Nori, rice, mayo, tuna, chili sauce

290 calories

11 grams fat

Philadelphia Roll

Why not savor the silkiness of salmon alone and do away with the dollop of cream cheese to save on fat.

Ingredients: Nori, rice, salmon, cream cheese, cucumber

290 calories

12 g fat

Tuna Roll

The beauty of this stand-alone roll is that it is protein-packed and divine tasting, even without the unnecessary slather of empty-calorie condiments.

Ingredients: Nori, rice, tuna

184 calories

2 g fat

Shrimp Tempura Roll

Sushi fish is usually served raw and should not be messed with, but if the sushi chef must prep the fish (like batter it up and fry it), then it is an omen to stay away. It is also prudent to avoid rolls which include “crunch” in their name, because those crispy nibbles of flavor are nothing but fried-up tempura batter.

Ingredients: Nori, rice, shrimp, tempura batter, oil for frying

508 calories

21 g fat

California Roll

This ubiquitous roll satisfies even non-sushi lovers who can’t appreciate the acquired taste of raw fish. Known as the hotdog of seafood, whole food aficionados usually stay away from surimi (imitation crab), because it does not have the bragging rights of real fish since it is highly processed, artificially flavored and devoid of omega 3’s.

Ingredients: Nori, rice, avocado, surimi

255 calories

7 g fat

Eel and Avocado Roll

The sugary helping of teriyaki sauce that coats the broiled fresh water eel is loaded with sodium and sugar, so don’t go for seconds.

Ingredients: Nori, rice, avocado, eel

372 calories

17g fat

Salmon and Avocado Roll

This appetizing roll makes you forget that you are even eating something so nutritious. Oozing with healthy fats coming from two sources (salmon and avocado), be rest assured that your calories will not go down in vain when consuming these rolls.

Ingredients: Nori, rice, salmon, avocado

304 calories

8.5 g fat

Nigiri

Fat content goes way down when sushi is not rolled up. Nigiri is a classic sushi favorite that won’t set your diet back, because it contains a hefty serving of fish sitting on a small mound of rice.

Ingredients: raw fish on a bed of rice

250 calories

5 g fat

Sashimi plate small

If you are a carb-avoider, this dish calls out your name. But this plate is only for the devout sushi-lover as you get nothing but raw fish.

Ingredients: raw fish

130 calories

5 g fat

Dr Sandy Zabaneh is a US board-certified Doctor in Pharmacy who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology from University of California, Davis. She is the Health Editor of U Magazine, clinical pharmacy consultant and life coach. Dr Sandy likes to follow the motto set forth by the World Health Organization in 1948: Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Check out her blog at http://www.askdrsandy.com

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By CB Michaels

Nigirizushi (literally “hand-formed sushi”) is another of my favorite types of sushi. The combination of the flavorful sushi rice with the sensory experience afforded by the raw fish is truly inimitable. It’s also not very difficult to replicate at home and requires only the bare minimum of specialty ingredients, so for those of you who are creative or culinarily inclined this is my quick and easy guide to making your own nigirizushi at home.

Ingredients

Nigirizushi is simply raw fish on rice, and this is just about all you’ll need to make it. The rice must be prepared in the traditional sushi-style which takes approximately an hour, but once you’ve done that the rest is simple. Sushi rice requires a short-grained white rice, rice vinegar, salt and sugar. If you’re unfamiliar with the procedure for making it, I’ve written another article that describes the process in detail.

While I generally advocate the usability of standard supermarket fish in sushi, in the case of nigiri it is beneficial to invest in the higher quality “sushi grade” fish that you can buy at health food stores, Japanese markets and from some sushi bars. The reason I say this is that while all forms of sushi are truly an art form, the beauty of them isn’t so intrinsically reliant on the appearance and quality of the fish. With nigirizushi, the fish is cut in a specific manner, placed with great care and arranged in the a way that is visually appealing. And because there are no other flavors to disguise it, the taste is of the utmost importance.

Preparation

As I mentioned, the way that you cut the sashimi (raw fish) is also important. If you’re not planning on going all out, that’s fine; cut it any way you’re comfortable with. If you’d like to learn the correct procedure, that is another article altogether which I plan to write in the future (in the meantime, that too can be found on many websites.)

Once your sushi rice is prepared and the fish sliced into the appropriate-sized portions, everything else is quite simple.

Using the first two fingers of the right hand, simply scoop a small amount of sushi rice into the palm of the left, then squeeze and shape it into an oblong with the fingers and thumb. I usually have to squeeze quite tightly in order to get it to stay together. One you do, place the rice on a dampened surface (don’t let individual rice pads touch each other or they’ll stick) and spread a small amount of wasabi on top. Place a piece of cut sashimi on top, arrange all the pieces of nigirizushi artfully, and you’re done!

CB is a long time writer and internet content provider, most recently covering subjects such as Definitive Technology speakers and the best Definitive Technology subwoofer.

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By Fadhrick Pickaso

Every cuisine has a specialty of its own that people across the world fantasize. There is always one specific dish that people around the globe are familiar to and also relish eating it. Similarly, in the entire Japanese cuisine, sushi is one such dish that we all are aware about and might have also tasted.

Sushi is a very delicious dish made from fish and thus people of not just Japan enjoy it but across the various countries also fancy it. The word sushi basically meant the vinegared rice which was usually placed below the fish for long term preservation. The sugar and the salt from the fish would simply melt down into the rice which was then discarded. But today, this rice along with the fish are used together to make this mouth watering dish of sushi. This authentic Japanese dish based on its taste and traditions are made in various ways which have their own distinct taste. Most people have the idea that sushi is a dish containing raw fish or raw seafood, but it is a dish that contains rice along with the cooked or the raw fish or seafood that are cooked and then dipped into the various types of sauces before eating.

Amongst the various types of sushi that are made, a few of the most common ways include, the traditional roll, reverse traditional roll, nagiri sushi, hand roll, sashimi, chirashi etc. Each of these various types of sushi, are cooked in a different and unique way. For instance, the traditional roll is cooked by taking about 2/3 of flattened sushi rice along with a sheet of nori which is filled further with cucumber and rolled up to be cut into 8 pieces. Thus, every type of sushi has a different way of cooking with different ingredients and style. However, the main idea of sushi remains the same and is maintained in all the types.

Cooking sushi at home is also a very simple task and can be learnt very easily. You don’t need to make too many preparations but instead, cook it many times so as to improve with every chance. Also, you need to know about a few things about each of the various types of sushi. But most primarily you need to be sure if you really like raw fish or seafood. There are various places where you can get sushi in London, which also provide the home delivery of sushi such as Yo sushi. So, if you want, you can enjoy sushi at home through yo sushi delivery.

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By Fadhrick Pickaso

Many eat to live and many survive only to eat. Though both the phrase sounds similar but a clear comprehension will show the hidden meaning of it. One who survives only to eat means one who is a big foodie or who loves variety in food. If you fall in the category of food lovers, than there is a craze to know and try all the different variety of cuisine of the world. So when we talking about good food and cuisine how can we afford to miss the name of Sushi.

Sushi the taste of Japan:

Sushi the vital dish of Japan. It’s made of seasoned rice with sweet vinegar taste. The combo of sushi rice and raw fish is the staple dish which Japanese can’t do without. As Japan surrounded by oceans, sea food top the list of priority and sushi being the best combination of rice and fish gives the maximum delight to the people. But with time its essence is not limited to the tickle buds of Japan but people worldwide enjoy the delight of sushi.

Take the delight of Sushi in Yo Sushi
The renowned Yo Sushi which was started by British entrepreneur named Simmon in 1998 and is part of the company called YO. Yo Sushi is very popular and this chain of restaurants is following the sushi method of carrying orders for customers in belt system. The caterers carry the sushi dishes in the belt and instant orders are taken and customers are delivered dishes as per requirement. The prices of dishes vary from 1.50 to 5.00 pounds.Thus; its high rate of sale is giving a clear idea of its popularity in UK and its neighboring places.Therefore, sushi dishes has conquered the tickle buds of the Britishers.
One can take the delight of Yo Sushi in UK:
1 Angel
2 Blue water
3 Brent cross
4 County Hall
5 Farringdon
6 Haymarket
7 Liverpool one
8 Paddington market
9 St. Paul’s
10 Victoria station
11 Westfield white city

The ultimate mission of Yo Sushi to provide any and every sushi dish and Japanese dish craved in London. With the vastly experienced dedicated team to serve with the best cuisine on the plates.So, Yo Sushi is a must for all and special for foodies to take the real delight of Sushi even not being in Japan.

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