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Is sushi good for you?

Posted on February 20, 2011 by | Leave a comment

I’ve actually had a really good response by email from people that are interested in what I have to say. Thanks for reading! I would like to answer a question though I’ve had from Yamazaki2Dragons by email – is sushi healthy for you and why?

Well, is sushi bad for you or is sushi good for you? I know that sushi is actually very good for you and here’s why.

  • It doesn’t have any added fats which can really add up over the day to make you unhealthy.
  • There is next to zero cholesterol in sushi.
  • The fish content helps make sushi good for you. Fish contains Omega 3 which is good for the brain, vitamin E which helps lower your cholesterol and is also high in protein.
  • Rice, another main component of sushi, is a healthy food that also contains zinc, which helps the immune system.
  • Lots of sushi contains seaweed which is rich in antioxidants.

As fast food goes, it is hard to beat the nutritional value of sushi. The ingredients that go into it and the way its prepared are why I can rely on it when I’m too busy to spend lots of time cooking and just want something quick, without having to worry about what I’m putting into my body.

Of course, there are times when it pays to be careful. I’ve heard that some places like to stuff their sushi with mayonnaise. Watch out for that! You would be able to taste it straight away but then it might be difficult to get a refund for such a reason. Also buying ready made sushi can sometimes expose you to MSG (monosodium glutamate) of HVP (the free form of MSG). Neither of those are particularly good for you so check the label before you buy.

Honestly, I find the best way to make sushi good for you is to prepare it yourself. It honestly is easy and then you know what is going into it. You also have the luxury of being able to tailor your food to your own taste! So yes, sushi is good for you, especially sushi that you prepare yourself.

I hope that answers your question Yamazaki :)

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How do you make sushi?

Posted on February 19, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Hi everyone, I’m back again with a quick example of how it is easy to make good sushi. So below I’ve included a recipe for sushi you can try yourself.

I don’t want to go into much detail because that will only serve to confuse something that is actually quite simple. The recipe is for Unagi (eel) roll, which is a very popular kind of sushi made with sheets made out of roasted seaweed called Nori Sheets, eel, rice and cucumber. Here is what you need to make a good amount:

  1. A few nori sheets
  2. 3 cups of sushi rice
  3. some cucumber, cut into slices
  4. 1-2 cups unagi (eel), sliced
  5. (Optional) sesame seeds, avocado)

For the unagi sauce:

  1. 1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
  2. 1/2 cup soy sauce
  3. 1/4 cup sugar

Most of what you need can be found in most good oriental supermarkets. This is a popular recipe so the ingredients aren’t hard to find.

Very simple. First, the sauce:simmer the sauce ingredients in a pan until the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool so you can work with it.

Take the eel and cut into small slices if you haven’t done so already. Glaze the unagi with the sauce you just made and grill at a medium head for a few minutes – it doesn’t need too long.

First spread out the nori sheets, then cover with an even coating of the cooked rice. Don’t make it too thick as you’ll have to roll it all up later. put in your cucumber slices, cooked unagi and sesame seeds & avocado if you decided to include them. Roll it up, cut into pieces and you’re done!

It really doesn’t take very long at all and is one of the easiest recipes I know. Give it a whirl, before you know it you’ll be opening your very own all you can eat sushi bar :)

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Info on sushi for you – first post!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Hi everyone, its Alison here welcoming you to my site about sushi and Japanese food. I’ve been a fan for a couple of years now and I’ve learned a couple of things that I’d like to share. I’ll be adding a couple of the recipes that I’ve picked up along the way, but I’d like to start with why I like sushi so much.

First off, its really healthy – japanese food doesn’t really have much added fat or sugars, for the most part the ingredients are kept simple and unprocessed. You can really tell what you’re eating as you eat it. Is sushi good for you? I would say yes!

Second – It is convenient and doesn’t take long to prepare. I generally don’t have much time on my hands at all because my job takes up too much time. I have a long commute and am generally don’t have a huge amount of time or energy to cook. After getting the basics down though I find it really quick and simple to whip something up that I know I’ll enjoy.

Third – now this is a matter of taste – but I find it delicious! I’ve been to a couple of all you can eat sushi places in my time I must admit :)

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