Introduction to Sushi

Sushi has been a well known and popular food throughout Asia for centuries, but it has only been in recent years that this food has become known in the West. Today it has become extremely popular. If you visit almost any Japanese restaurant there is a good chance that you will see sushi represented on the menu. There are also many restaurants that focus specifically on the preparation of sushi. Such restaurants are commonly known as sushi bars.  If you have been intimated at the idea of ordering and eating sushi in a restaurant, it is certainly understandable.
Many people make the assumption that sushi is simply raw fish, but that is not always the case. There are, in fact, many different ways in which sushi can be served. This is something that we will see in the following chapters. We are even going to explore some of the many different manners in which sushi can be prepared.  As you will see in the following chapters, not only are we going to explore the different ways in which sushi can be prepared, but we are also going to learn a bit about the proper way to order sushi in a restaurant and how to exercise good etiquette when dining in a sushi bar so that you will feel comfortable.  In addition, we will also learn more about how to make sushi at home, should you ever feel the desire to make sushi at home.
Many people find that once they have tried sushi for the first time they quickly become addicted to it! If you are not fortunate enough to live near a restaurant that serves sushi you may just find that you want to learn how to prepare these delectable little bites at home so that you can enjoy them anytime you like.  We will also look at some of the many different fillings that can be used when preparing sushi.
One of the many great benefits about sushi is that you can use practically anything in sushi that you would like in order to create unique and tantalizing sushi. There are almost no limits when it comes to preparing sushi!  Are you ready to get started learning more about sushi, how to order sushi in a restaurant and how to make your own sushi at home? Let's get started!