Sushi – so good

What is it about sushi that has us eating it non-stop? Well, according to biophysicist Ole Mouritsen, it’s all about the fish’s muscle makeup. Fish have a much softer and smoother texture when prepared raw and still maintain a light feel when cooked, unlike beef or chicken. We bring you some fun facts about Sushi…

Whether it’s a colorful plate of California Maki or a platter of mouthwatering pieces of sashimi, sushi has become one of the most loved and adapted Japanese concoctions in the world.

Since its humble and steady rise to worldwide fame after the refrigerator was invented, sushi has transformed itself into a staple in international cuisine. Dedicated sushi restaurants have been popping up across the world, and over the past twenty years, have become a successful business venture for many.Bursting at the brim with protein, healthy with low calories, sushi is also one of the most recommended dishes by dieticians all over the world.

Whether you’re a sushi newbie (‘sushibie’ as we like to call it) or a sushi aficionado, there is sushi for everyone and for every different taste bud.

Here are five fun facts about sushi you may have not known:

What really is sushi?
Contrary to popular belief, sushi does not mean raw seafood. It is the term used for the vinegar rice that is wrapped around the piece of fish.

Chopsticks? No, thank you!
Dating back to sushi traditions, sushi is meant to be eaten with fingers and in one bite only. Chopsticks only come into play when eating sashimi.

That will be 10 Sushis
Early Japan considered sushi as a prized possession and were often allowed to use it as delectable dimes to pay taxes.

Kitchen samurais
It is believed that the knives used by sushi chefs have descended from samurai swords. Unlike your regular kitchen knives, sushi knives must be sharpened every day to maintain their ability to thinly slice fish with consistency.

Sushi is the Van Gogh of food
Sushi chefs believe that you don’t eat with only your mouth but also with your eyes. Sushi is a work of art which comes in the form of colorful rolls that are created with precision, technique and a sincere love for the dish, which is why it is looks as delicious as it tastes!