Articles of category "Sushi japanese"

From the very beginning it is important to point out that the Japanese word for cooked rice (gohan) has a general meaning of "meal" that stresses the importance of rice in the Japanese cuisine, as well as in the country's culture. Rice has been cultivated in Japan for over two thousand years, making the most important crop and the most important ingredient for many dishes. Once in the history of Japan, rice was even used as a currency.

Probably, eating sushi is a new experience for you, or you go to a Japanese restaurant for the first time. In any case, having some knowledge about sushi will help you not to worry about where to go and how to eat. For a start, all sushi has a base of specially prepared vinegared rice, complemented with other ingredients, including a topping or filling of fish, seafood, vegetables or eggs.