Why do people like to eat sushi? What does sushi taste like?

Sushi has the unique aroma of red fish, the freshness of seafood, the tenderness of fat, and the sweetness of rice. Sushi is not just food, it is also a delicate art. The beauty of raw fish, the harmony of colors, and the creative platter combination will make you hungry just by looking at them. Let's talk about why everyone likes to eat sushi.

Contents of this article

1. Why do people like to eat sushi?

2. What does sushi taste like?

3. Knowledge about eating sushi

Why do people like to eat sushi?

It has a wide range of tastes. Because there are all kinds of sea fish, river fish, lake fish and shellfish, the taste you can experience will be endless, plus the free combination of various other ingredients, the only limit may be your imagination. Sushi is not only food, it is also a delicate art. The beauty of raw fish, the harmony of colors and the creative platter combination make you hungry just by looking at them.

What does sushi taste like?

The taste of sushi has the following characteristics:

Food develops a slightly sour umami flavor due to fermentation.

It has the unique aroma of red snapper.

The freshness of seafood.

The lubrication of fat.

The sweetness of rice and the fragrance mixed together.

Of course, the spiciness of fresh wasabi paste is also indispensable.

Knowledge about eating sushi

1. The taste of imported salmon roe and domestic salmon roe is completely different. You must learn to distinguish them: imported salmon roe is full and has orange-red dots on the surface; domestic salmon roe is flat and round and has no orange-red dots.

2. Japanese people are used to eating "appetizers" before eating sushi, which is equivalent to Chinese cold dishes. There are few authentic Japanese "appetizers" in Shanghai. It is said that the "young lady", "squid", "octopus", "abalone" and other "appetizers" of "Yuanlu conveyor belt sushi" are all imported from Japan. You may want to give it a try.

3. Japanese food is inseparable from wine. Among Japanese sake, "cold sake" is the most high-end, followed by "shochu" and "sake". Some sushi restaurants in Shanghai cheat customers by using Chongming old liquor as a substitute. It is recommended to drink small bottles of original Japanese sake, which should be sold in authentic sushi restaurants.