Sushi originated in China, where it was called “served raw.” It is now enjoyed globally. Japan tops the world in sushi eaten, and while Japan is certainly the sushi capital of the world – and responsible for introducing the dish to travelers – sushi traces its origins back to a Chinese dish called narezushi. This dish consisted of fermented rice and salted fish.
The California Roll, containing cucumber, rice, avocado and crab meat, is common in Western countries. Kimbap, the Korean sushi roll, contains cooked rice rolled in seaweed. Healthy adults can have 10-15 sushi pieces weekly. Females enjoy sushi’s light freshness.
Increased abundance of a worm transmittable to humans via raw seafood has health implications. Beyond health benefits, sushi’s taste makes it famous. Tuna and salmon are common sushi fish. Frozen tuna can be quality sushi fish.
Noteworthy Sushi Facts
- Hanaya Yohei invented modern nigiri sushi in 1824.
- Vancouver has hundreds of sushi restaurants, earning "sushi paradise" status.
- Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo is considered the world’s best sushi restaurant.