Sashimi Sashimi (attested since the 15th century) is a dish of bite-sized pieces of extremely fresh fish. The art of cutting up the fish is what makes it so flavorful.

Sushi as we know it nowadays is only two centuries old. It is made of slices of raw fish placed on a small ball of rice . seasoned with vinegar. The person who invented Sushi was put into prison for having auctioned the dish for a fortune whereas it was so inexpensive to make.

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PREPARING Fish cuts: Sanmai-oroshi Basic fish cuts for sushi Preparing rice Not so trivial details Filmed lesson on how to shape sushi Step-by-step with Hissa Filmed lesson on Te-maki The easiest

SAVOR! Hints on how to make your own sushi A few simple rules, instructions. Know-how Eat with your hands? Or use chop sticks? What about soy sauce? The taste of sake How to drink sake with Japonese guests.