A Sushi Sampler

Sushi is one of those foods that's always on everyone's to try list. However so many are denying themselves this treat because they don't know what to order. Do they try a California roll? Should beginners start with sashimi? Is it OK to eat the seaweed?Sushi is pretty easy to navigate through, Once it's all mapped out. from then on , itwill definitely become a favorite. Sushi is more than just raw fish. It's sometimes a delicate combination of that, rice and seaweed along with other ingredients. There are several different types, ranging from rolled to stuffed to fish topped. Most Americans usually eat the rolls which are different fillings under a layer of fermented rice and nori seaweed. This is even divided up into two categories futomaki or thick rolled and hosu maki, thin rolled sushi. Fillings for both include mostly eel and tuna along with cucumber and scallion. There are also stylized American types such as the mayo (and sometimes cream cheese)and avocado stuffed California rolls and the Hawaiian rolls that features pineapple Other types are Kansai style sushi and Kanto style. The first can just be eaten raw or cooked and usually in a bowl. Sashimi is usually served over it This is just very thin strips or slivers of raw fish such as mackerel. halibut or salmon (other kinds such as eel are used too). This kind also has vegetarian maki for those who are still put off by eating uncooked seafood. Kansai style also offered the rice rolled in egg crepes it could also be put in fried tofu sacks. Kanto style is more seaweed oriented. This is where you can get it wrapped around a bar of rice Sea urchin roe is then ladled on top of this for color and taste . Kanto also offers nare zushi combination of rice , fish and seaweed fermented for several months before serving. Sushi shouldn't just be for the strong hearted foodie. It;s a delicious blend of different flavors and tastes that are addictive. Don't be afraid to try this exciting and tasty food. It's not scary ! It's just delicious!