Of the many things that became a rage all of a sudden in the food and beverage industry, Japanese cuisine is one that is here to stay. With many high end restaurants opening up in all major cities of India, everything from maki, sashimi, and nigiri are up for grabs. But with all that, while you go through the extensive sushi menu and are tantalised by prawn tempura and California roll, do you know how sushi is eaten? Here are some things to keep in mind.
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The three condiments
Wasabi, soy sauce, and ginger. While wasabi is supposed to be put on top of the sushi (just a little bit), the soy sauce is something you need to dip the sushi in lightly. Dip it too much and the flavour of the sushi goes or worse, it falls apart. The ginger is a palate cleanser between sushi pieces, it is NOT supposed to go on the sushi.
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You CAN use your hands
No, you don’t have to feel awkward if you don’t know how to use chopsticks. Maki especially is meant to be eaten with your hands. That is why you are handed a warm towel is given to you at the beginning of your meal. Also, eat your sushi in one bite. Even two bites are fine.
Fish first
You are supposed to dunk the fish portion of the sushi first into the soy sauce. You dip the rice and you risk the piece falling apart. Also, avoid mixing wasabi into the soy sauce.
