By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor
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For the uninitiated, sushi might be the most intimidating meal ever. Raw fish? Seaweed? To eat? Even for diehard fans, it can be tough remembering the various types. Bring along a knowledgeable friend, or just jump in and try your luck. Either way, you're in for a delicious meal and will be dazzled by the sushi chef's deft, lightning-fast food preparation.
eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor
Comments
LuckyViolinist said
on 12/29/2006 I recommend the unagi eaten without soy sauce-- there is often a sweet brown eel sauce on this sushi and I feel the soy sauce ruins the sweetness.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Order Omakase. Chefs choice. The sushi chef will present you with what he believes to be the best of what he can produce. Obviously, this always is better with a chef who knows you and your party, and I wouldn't recommend it if you are short on cash and at a very high end sushi restaurant. But in the end, you will almost invariably be amazed.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 First off, an etiquette lesson:
When eating nigiri sushi, never dip the rice into your soy sauce or wasabi, it is considered rude and gaijin. Instead, flip the sushi over in order to dip it (if it is well made, it will stay together, but it it falls apart, I suggest you find a new sushi restaurant).
Also, maki and nigiri sushi should be eaten in one bite, but, if this seems impossible, cut the sushi into two pieces with your chopsticks (I know that this seems difficult at first, but it gets easier with practice).
If you are really new to sushi, I suggest trying a California roll. As it sounds, it was invented in California and bears only a slight resemblance to authentic Japanese sushi, but it is still one of the most popular choices in US restaurants. Personally, I dislike them, and my absolute favorite style of sushi is unagi (broiled eel). It's crispy on the outside, but very soft on the inside due to the unique cooking process. I highly recommend it, even if you are new to sushi.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you're toward the end of the meal, but could still use a little more, I recommend finishing off with Inarizushi. Inarizushi (or inari, for short) is a form of sushi that stuffs the vinegared rice into teriyaki-seasoned pouches of deep fried tofu. It's filling, slightly syrupy, and a little on the sweet side. Perfect note to end the meal on or segue into dessert.