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Sushi is a Japanese form of serving rice. The rice is mixed with a touch of vinegar and sugar and is then combined with vegetables, fish (cooked and raw) and other foods to make a combination that is both tasty and visually appealing. Legend has it that an old woman hid her cooked rice in a bird nest to keep it away from pillaging soldiers. When she retrieved it, the bird had left a fish in it. Upon eating the rice, she realized how tasty it was.
It is also believed that sailors would wrap rice in algae in order to preserve it longer. Later they would have added the internal ingredients in order to avoid the excessive use of salt.
It is not certain where the word sushi comes from" but one assumption is that it is a combination of the Chinese word for preserved fish "chee" - which was then converted into Japanese as "shi" - and a simplified word for the Japanese word "sour" or "suppai". So technically, going by this assumption, the word su-shi should mean "sour preserved fish".
Some historians believe that the original form of sushi came somewhere inland along the Mekong River, which was landlocked by China, Laos and northern Thailand. The Mekong River had an abundance of Freshwater Fish. In their quest to learn how to preserve the fish whole - instead of the previous attempts which disintegrated the first into a paste instead - the farmers would pack freshly cleaned and gutted fish with cooked rice with hopes that the fish would stay intact while the rice would decay. The outcome of this preservation method actually produced a fish that did stay in one piece. But the sacrifice was that the taste of the fish had more of an aged cheese flavor, buttery and sour flavor - hence, "sour preserved fish".
For more about this, try "The Zen of Sushi" by Trevor Corson.
On the lighter side "If you knew Sushi Like I knew Sushi", then you would know it originates in Japan.
It originated in South East Asia where it was made with fish preserved in salt, vinegar and rice. The rice was discarded after the process. This method spread to China, and then Japan. The method became obsolete as better methods of preservation were available and the recipe was modified into what we know as Japanese sushi today.
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Where did sushi originate?
I believe Sushi originated in South Japan.answer 2japan!
Where did shushi originate?
There is no origination for shushi. However, there is such a thing as sushi.
What are some words that originate from another country?
Words like "sushi" from Japan, "baguette" from France, "ballet" from Italy, and "kangaroo" from Australia are examples of words that originate from other countries.
What foods originate in japan?
Sushi, Yakisoba, Ramen, Udon, Tofu, Temakizushi, Miso Soup, all kinds of things. You can check on the internet.
What is Mitchell Musso's favorite food?
sushi and steak
When was sushi created?
Sushi Sushi was created in 1991.
How do you say do you like sushi in Japanese?
You may say 'oishii sushi,' written:　おいしい寿司
What is the French for sushi?
sushi
How do you say sushi in spanish?
In Spanish Sushi is actually just Sushi.
What is the difference between sushi and Nori rolls?
Maki sushi or makizushi is rolled into a tube and then cut into circles. This is the most common sushi you see. Hand roll sushi or temaki is a whole piece of seaweed wrapped around the ingredients in the shape of a cone. These are left as is and are not cut into smaller pieces like the maki sushi it.
What film is the line sushi sushi you think this is about sushi from?
the movie Monsters Inc.
Is sushi a appetizer?
Kimbap is like sushi.. Sushi is used as an appetizer and entree..
