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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Glossary Guide to Sushi

There are thousands of excellent sushi restaurant in the United States serving millions of foodies every year. However, many people remain intimidated by sushi-dining process, and never allow yourself to enjoy one of the most healthy, delicious meals more styles on the planet.

To the beginning of sushi lovers-to-be, we present the following glossary of basic terms and definitions sushi. This information will help introduce the world of sushi and have the skills to enter any Japanese restaurant and order with confidence.

Basic Sushi Glossary

Aburage -. Fried pouches made ​​from tofu, cooked in water, works and soy sauce

Hagar -. Tasteful types of green tea

Aji - a type of mackerel (also known as "Spanish Mackerel ).

Akama -. Leanest part of the tune, Akama is cut from the backs of fish

ANAGA -. Eel found in salt water

Anko-nabe -. Popular variations monkfish stew

Baigai - Small water snails

Bara Sushi -. Unique types of sushi in which sushi rice and seafood ingredients are all mixed together and served as

California Roll - One of the most popular sushi dishes in the United States. Includes crab meat, smelt or flying fish and avocado.

Chutoro-maki - marbled tuna rolls

Ebi - cooked shrimp (plain and simple !).

Engawa - tasty meat surrounding the scallop muscle (also refer to the muscle that controls the halibut was nice ).

Fugu - One of the most notorious types of sushi, Fugu the Blowfish, which can be poisonous if prepared incorrectly

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Futo-Maki -. Roll filled with boiled egg (fresh), rice, pickled vegetables and pumpkin

Ika - Squid

Inada - young yellowtail fish

Iso-Don -. Bed Sushi rice is served under the fish, vegetables or a mixture of other items

Kamaboko -. It is a fish cake with a minnow and a mixture of pounded corn starch

Kani - Crab meat

Kanpachi -. Young yellowtail fish

Katsu - not technically sushi, Katsu refers to fried foods using crumbs kruha.Najpopularnija species Katsu Chicken Katsu.

Koi. Saltwater carp

van and konba -. These terms refer to dried kelp or seaweed

Kurodai -. Snapper dish using

to make sushi -. Sushi rolls prepared seaweed, rice and vegetables in the core role

maki-mono - fish and rice rolled together and wrapped in seaweed

Mochi - Sweet rice cakes

Mushimono -. Applies to any dish pairs

Philadelphia Roll - Another U.S. favorite, Philadelphia Roll is a roll made ​​with salmon, cream cheese and vegetables

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Sake.Jaka riže.Bitna of wine in most sushi restaurants around the world.

Sashimi - This popular dish includes chilled raw fish served without rice. (The fish is sliced​​)

Senbei -. These thin rice crackers are usually served with soy sauce and various other spices

Shirumono - Japanese term for soup

Shoyo - Soy Sauce

Suimono - a clear, flavorful broth, but

Tako - Octopus

Tekka-Don -. Selection of raw tuna served over rice

Wasabi - spicy Japanese horseradish. If you've never used before Wasabi, be careful your first time!

Yosenabe -. Japanese fish and vegetables