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| 10 Surprising Facts about Sushi |
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In 19th century Japan, sushi was considered “fast food” – the equivalent of today’s Burger King or Taco Bell. |
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Outside of western countries around the world, individuals rarely use chopsticks to eat their sushi. |
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In Japan, Miso soup is usually eaten after the meal – not before, as it is in the United States. |
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The great sushi chefs believe that sushi is eaten with the eyes as much as the mouth – and that is why they spend so much time preparing beautiful food. |
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The knives and cutting instruments used by today’s best sushi chefs are derived from the design of samurai swords used centuries ago. |
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The average 8 piece sushi meal generally only contains 350 – 400 calories. |
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Sushi chefs are a lot like bartenders – sitting at the counter with a customer they are generally happy to strike up a conversation and share inside tips about their creations. |
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Too much soy sauce can dilute the flavor of the fish as it was intended by the chefs. |
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Beer or green tea do a better job of enhancing the sushi experience. Sake, despite popular belief, is often too similar in taste to the rice in the dish to provide an ideal compliment. |
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The word “sushi” doesn’t refer to fish at all—it refers to rice that has been seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and salt. |
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