History of Sushi Is sushi raw fish? Actually, no. In Japan, raw fish is referred to as sashimi and sushi is anything with vinegar rice. Everyone thinks that sushi equals raw fish but actually it is the sticky rice that makes it sushi. There are many types of sushi that don't include raw fish but instead contain shellfish, cooked fish, and other ingredients. The origin of sushi is not Japan, but actually 7th century China. People began making sushi to preserve fish by fermentation because there were no refrigerators. Since rice and salt where needed in order to ferment fish, sushi became closely related to rice in Japan. Then, it developed into the current sushi which combine fish and rice. Sushi is low in fat and nutritious. A typical setting of 7-9 pieces of sushi contains about 350-400 calories. The fish is a wonderful source of protein and also provides a good source for omega-3 fatty acids. Seaweed is rich in iodine and rice provides complex carbohydrates. A wonderful, well rounded eating alternative. World's Favorites 1. Toro 2. Uni 3. Amaebi 4. Ikura 5. Maguro 6. Anago 7. Ika 8. Sake 9. Hamachi 10. Ebi

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