Stuff Every Sushi Lover Should Know

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Sushi is one of the most popular foods in the world. But sushi lovers know there's more to learn beyond the spicy tuna, salmon avocado, and California maki roll lunch special at your local restaurant. This staple of the Japanese diet has been perfected by sushi chefs for hundreds of years. Each component-from the fish and the rice to the nori, vegetables, wasabi, and soy sauce-works in perfect harmony to create a single bite of pure pleasure. But sushi can also be intimidating. Where does the fish come from? Are there seasons for sushi fish? What does omakase mean? And how do you make sushi at home? Within the pages of this pocket-sized guide, you'll find information, how-tos, and trivia for sushi lovers at all levels. Experts and newbies alike will learn-

Types of Sushi Fish and Their Origins
The Importance of Sushi Rice
Sushi Etiquette
10 Ways to Expand Your Palate
How to Slice Fish
And more!Sushi is one of the most popular foods in the world. But sushi lovers know there's more to learn beyond the spicy tuna, salmon avocado, and California maki roll lunch special at your local restaurant. This staple of the Japanese diet has been perfected by sushi chefs for hundreds of years. Each component-from the fish and the rice to the nori, vegetables, wasabi, and soy sauce-works in perfect harmony to create a single bite of pure pleasure. But sushi can also be intimidating. Where does the fish come from? Are there seasons for sushi fish? What does omakase mean? And how do you make sushi at home? Within the pages of this pocket-sized guide, you'll find information, how-tos, and trivia for sushi lovers at all levels. Experts and newbies alike will learn-

Types of Sushi Fish and Their Origins
The Importance of Sushi Rice
Sushi Etiquette
10 Ways to Expand Your Palate
How to Slice Fish
And more!
Marc Luber has been enamored of all things sushi since he tried his first spicy scallop hand roll 20 years ago. He is the author of Stuff Every Cannabisseur Should Know and lives with his family outside of Philadelphia, PA.

Brett Cohen enjoys fresh tako sashimi, opts for the shrimp tempura roll, and prefers his sake chilled. He is also the author of Stuff Every Man Should Know, Stuff Every Dad Should Know and co-author of Recipes Every Man Should Know. He lives outside of Philadelphia, PA.