Interesting facts about Sushi

Sushi is a Japanese dish which is famous across the globe for its great taste and aroma. There are several Interesting facts about Sushi . If you are someone who loves digging into Sushi at any hour of the day then following are few interesting facts about this delicacy which has caught the attention of people all over the globe.

• Sushi is Japanese food preparation comprising of riced cooked in vinegar with several other ingredient such as vegetables, raw seafood and sometimes, tropical fruits too. It is often served with soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi. Some of the most popular garnishes for Sushi delicacies are prepared making use of daikon.
  
• The actual form of Sushi, commonly known as nare-zushi, was first prepared in Southeast Asia. Perhaps, it was made along what is also called Mekong River. The term sushi is derived from antiquated grammatical form which is nowhere used in any other context. It literally refers to “sour-tasting”, repressing its historic origin which means a fermented food.  
  
•  It might surprise you but oldest form of sushi in Japan tastes like cheese. In Southern Japan, near lake Biwa, they continue to follow old-school and pre-refrigeration sushi methods of filleting carp and then packing those fillets in vinegar. It is then left for three years. As a result, fermented local delicacy known as funazushi is made which tastes much similar to a pungent cheese. 
  
• The oldest type of sushi in Japan, known as narezushi, is still prepared by wrapping fish in soured fermenting rice. This, in turn, causes the proteins in fish to break down into constitute of amino acids. The fish as well as fermenting rice both taste umami and sour.
  
•  Vinegared sushi rice is the common ingredient used in all types of sushi delicacies. Variety in sushi dishes arises from condiments, fillings, preparation and toppings. Contemporary versus traditional techniques of assembly might lead to different results from very same ingredients used in dish.
  
•  When it comes to sushi pronunciation, first letter ‘s’  is replaced with ‘z’ upon prefix attachment, just like in nigirizushi, because of consonant mutation known as rendaku in Japanese language. 
  
• Presence of some ingredients in Sushi can pose health risks about which you should be aware. Large marine top predators like Tuna, particularly Bluefin, can increase levels of methylmercury. This, in turn, can cause mercury poisoning in case consumed in large quantity or when it is consumed by some high-risk groups including nursing mothers, women who want to conceive, young children and pregnant women. 
  
•  The prime ingredients of traditional sushi Japanese dish are rice and raw fish, are high in protein, minerals, carbohydrates (the rice only) and vitamins; and low in fat as are nori and gari.There are several other vegetables wrapped in sushi which are a great source of minerals and vitamins. Some of seafood ingredients also comprise of omega-3 fatty acids which have many health benefits.
  
• Sustainable sushi refers to sushi prepared from farmed or fished sources whose future production usually does not pose risk danger for ecosystems from which it is obtained.  As far as concerns over sustainability of ingredients used in sushi go, they arise from much greater concerns over human health, social, environmental and economic stability. 
  
• Unlike sashimi that is eaten usually with chopsticks, nigirizushi is always eaten with fingers; even it is being served in formal settings.  Sushi is served on a small platter along with side dish for dipping, it can be served in a box, bento or small compartments too as they have several dishes of the meal.
  
•  Conventionally, it is served on minimalist style followed in Japan, lacquer plates, duo- or mono- tone wood or geometric plates. This is done keeping in mind the aesthetic qualities of this delicious cuisine. 
  
•  Sushi became popular as quick and cheap snack which can be eaten with fingers while enjoying performance at theatre.
  

These are some of several interesting facts about sushi, one of the most popular delicacies. If you are all set to prepare sushi rolls at home then place an order for sushi roll maker at Yomo Sushi and surprise your guests with delicious sushi rolls.