Like skiing and speaking a foreign language, chopstick use is a skill ideally acquired in childhood. But with a little perseverance, adults tired of feeling boorish in Asian restaurants can become adept.
You may think sushi is just raw fish, but you’d only be half right. It’s actually the combination of fish and rice – and how it’s combined is an art form in itself.
Kappa means cucumber, and maki means roll. So a kappa maki is a relatively simple affair—easy to make, and even easier to eat.
True to its name, this rolled sushi was invented in California by an enterprising Japanese sushi chef in the early 1970s.
According to Japanese tradition, aspiring sushi chefs must spend years perfecting their sushi rice before they're even allowed to cut fish. So consider this a head start.
Hand roll sushi, also known as 'cone sushi,' is the easiest type of sushi to make, and you can fill it however you want —let your taste buds be your guide.
This delicate but intensely flavored soup is like chicken soup for the Japanese soul — minus the chicken. And it's just as easy to make if you have the right ingredients.
While sushi masters train for years to perfect their fish-cutting techniques, you don't have to be quite so exacting. But the more carefully you slice it, the tastier your results.