If you ever needed a reason to eat more sushi, we've got it for you! International Sushi Day is being celebrated on June 18. Sushi is a Japanese preparation that is made with cooked rice dipped in vinegar. This cooked rice is wrapped with nori (seaweed) and then filled with an assortment of ingredients including seafood, meat and vegetables and paired with a pungent dip called Wasabi. Sushi is typically eaten with chopsticks and is ideally supposed to be consumed in a single bite. Although it is traditionally prepared with meat, there are now vegetarian options available as well. The bite-sized snack is actually quite healthy and has found innumerable fans across the world and even in India. On International Sushi Day, sushi lovers unite to mark this special occasion that commemorates this delicious Japanese dish.
History Of Sushi: Why Is International Sushi Day Celebrated?
International Sushi Day was founded by Chris DeMay, according to reports. The idea gained momentum on multiple social media channels including Facebook and Twitter, and was soon a global phenomenon.
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International Sushi Day: Sushi can be made with multiple fillings and methods.
The history of sushi is also quite interesting for foodies to know. Sushi was originally intended to be a method of storing or preserving raw fish, also known as Narezushi. Fish was apparently stored inside fermented rice to keep it fresh for longer. The rice was thrown away and the fish was consumed. Later, the Japanese discovered that even the rice could be consumed if it was not fermented. This happened during the Edo period between the 1600s to the 1800s. Rice dipped in vinegar was paired with fish, vegetables and the likes to make sushi as we know it today. Sushi soon travelled across the world and appealed to all kinds of palates and the rest, as they say, is history.
5 Amazing Sushi Recipes You Can Make At Home
International Sushi Day celebrations would be incomplete without enjoying this amazing treat. There are multiple ways and customisations you can make while cooking sushi. Contrary to popular belief, sushi can be cooked even at home keeping a couple of simple tricks in mind. We have shortlisted some delightful sushi recipes that you need to try today.
Here Are 5 Delightful Sushi Recipes You Need To Try Today:
1. Asparagus Gari Tempura Roll
Pickled ginger or Gari along with Asparagus give this delicious Sushi roll a scrumptious and zingy flavour. You have got to try this!
2. Avocado Mango Uramaki
This sushi has a delightful combination of avocado slices and alphonso mango. Vegetarians can enjoy this amazing recipe in the summer season.
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International Sushi Day: Make the most of summer with this Mango Avocado roll.
3. California Sushi Roll
The Japanese Sushi gets an American twist! This popular sushi recipe has crab meat, avocado and a dash of cream cheese in it too.
4. Prawns Tempura Roll
If seafood is your thing, look no further than this delightful Prawns Tempura Roll. The crunch from the prawns will make you drool.
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International Sushi Day: The goodness of Prawn in the form of a sushi.
5. Exotic Lovers Roll
A gourmet recipe, this sushi is truly fit for a romantic date night. We bet your near and dear ones will love this Exotic Lovers Roll recipe.