Introduction to Sushi

Introduction to Sushi

Are You Ready To Get Started Learning More About Sushi, How To Order Sushi In A Restaurant And How To Make Your Own Sushi At Home?

Sushi has been a well known and popular food throughout Asia for centuries, but it has only been in recent years that this food has become known in the West. Today it has become extremely popular. If you visit almost any Japanese restaurant there is a good chance that you will see sushi represented on the menu. There are also many restaurants that focus specifically on the preparation of sushi. Such restaurants are commonly known as sushi bars.

If you have been intimated at the idea of ordering and eating sushi in a restaurant, it is certainly understandable. Many people make the assumption that sushi is simply raw fish, but that is not always the case. There are, in fact, many different ways in which sushi can be served. This is something that we will see in the chapters of this ebook. We are even going to explore some of the many different manners in which sushi can be prepared.

As you will see in the chapters of this ebook, not only are we going to explore the different ways in which sushi can be prepared, but we are also going to learn a bit about the proper way to order sushi in a restaurant and how to exercise good etiquette when dining in a sushi bar so that you will feel comfortable.

In addition, we will also learn more about how to make sushi at home, should you ever feel the desire to make sushi at home. Many people find that once they have tried sushi for the first time they quickly become addicted to it! If you are not fortunate enough to live near a restaurant that serves sushi you may just find that you want to learn how to prepare these delectable little bites at home so that you can enjoy them anytime you like.

We will also look at some of the many different fillings that can be used when preparing sushi. One of the many great benefits about sushi is that you can use practically anything in sushi that you would like in order to create unique and tantalizing sushi. There are almost no limits when it comes to preparing sushi!

Let's get started!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1

What is Sushi?

Traditional Sushi

Modern Sushi

History of Sushi

Different Types of Sushi

   Hosomaki      

   Maki

   Sashimi

   Uramaki

   Donburri        

   Futuomaki

   Nigirizushi

   Makizushi       

   Gunkan Maki Sushi      

   Temaki

   Oshizushi

   Inarizushi       

   Chirashizushi

Sushi Served in the West

   California Roll

   Philly Roll      

   Hawaiian Roll

Commonly Used Sushi Ingredients

 

Chapter 2

Sushi Etiquette

Using Chopsticks

Ordering Sushi

Sauces and Dips and Other Matters

The Sushi Chef

Paying

Educate yourself before Going

 

Chapter 3

Making your Own Sushi

Sushi Making Tools        

Sushi Ingredients

Choosing Fish for Sushi

Cooking Sushi Rice

 

Chapter 4

Recipes

California Sushi Roll

Tuna Sushi Roll

Philadelphia Sushi Roll

Spicy Tuna Sushi

Shrimp Sushi

Vegetarian Sushi Recipe

Nori Crab Rolls

Rainbow Sushi Roll

Maki-Zushi

Sushi Roll Filling Choices

Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Sushi Rolls

Cucumber and Tuna Sushi Rolls

Vegetable and Sesame Tofu Sushi Rolls

Vegetable and Egg Sushi Rolls

Hand Rolls

Boston Roll

Omelet

Pickled Ginger (Gari)

 

Chapter 5

Presentation of Sushi

   Color

   Flavor

   Texture

Sushi Glossary

   Types of Fish you May See on a Sushi Menu

   Other Foods you May Encounter of a Sushi Menu

 

Conclusion