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media type="custom" key="20313234" align="center" Sushi

Sushi is a unique delicacy from Japan.There are many different ways to make it and there are many different ingredients in it. But beware! Not all of the ingredients are what you think! Sushi is traced back to 4 b.c, in Southeast Asia, while preserving raw fish started in 2 b.c in China. The fish was salted and flattened, and finally fermented with rice. However, while the fish was eaten, the rice was discarded. Later, when the Japanese was introduced to this method, they began eating the rice as well. Over time, beginning in the Edo era more and more people began to eat sushi.In the 18th century, rolled sushi was invented. It was wrapped in seaweed, and more ingredients, like cucumbers, were added in it. Vinegar was also added to the rice to give it more flavor. Soon many street vendors began selling sushi. Different types of sushi also began emerging. In 1980's, sushi began spreading through out the U.S. People loved the taste of it and loved how it was so healthy. Today, there are many restaurants and sushi bars that sell sushi. The most typical sushi is called Makizushi, and its in the shape of a cylinder.Its formed with the help of a bamboo sushi map called a masiku. Its made from seaweed, rice, and food such as raw fish, avacado, cucumbers,carrots, and parsley.The rice is flavored with sushi rice vinegar to give it a sour, tangy spin. You can leave it out, but it won't be traditional.Other types of sushi include Sushi cones with have the seaweed in a cone shape with the rice and fish inside.Many people like to use wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce as condiments. Today, many people besides people from Japan also eat sushi for its amazing taste and because it is one of the healthiest choices around.


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