Stuff Every Sushi Lover Should Know
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By Marc Luber and Brett Cohen
The perfect gift for the sushi lover in your life, this pocket guide includes a brief history of sushi, how to distinguish between different types of sushi, the flavor profiles and seasonality of sushi fish, the importance of non-fish elements, how to order at a restaurant, how to prepare sushi at home, and more.
Sushi is a staple of the Japanese diet and has been perfected by sushi chefs for hundreds of years. Each component, from the fish to the rice to the nori, vegetables, wasabi, and soy sauce, work in perfect harmony to create a single bite of pure pleasure. But sushi is also intimidating, especially in Western cultures. Where do the fish come from? Are there seasons for sushi fish? How can one branch out at a sushi restaurant? What does omakase mean? And how does one make sushi at home? Within the pages of this pocket-sized guide, you'll find information, how-tos, and trivia for sushi lovers at all levels.
