Rice Balls & Sushi: 60 Varieties

Author: Zhang Ruwen
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: With the rise of the "Japanese fever," the status of Japanese cuisine has also soared. However, whether in Japan or Taiwan, enjoying a delicious meal of rice balls and sushi doesn't always come cheap. Moreover, it often involves spending valuable time queuing for a long time, and you might not even leave fully satisfied. At such moments, don't you wish you could enjoy a leisurely meal at home? In fact, in Japanese cuisine, the Japanese take pride in perfecting the combination of rice, raw fish, and other ingredients in rice balls and sushi. The role of rice balls and sushi in Japanese dietary life is somewhat similar to that of Chinese noodles, Italian pizza, or American burgers—they are unique and diverse dishes in their own right. Rice ball dishes can be shaped freely, with fillings that can be chosen at will, covering on the outside, wrapping inside, or fried, baked, or pan-fried. Common types of sushi include nigiri sushi, maki sushi, chirashi sushi, box sushi, and inari sushi with hand rolls. The ingredients used with sushi are also varied, in addition to the commonly used fresh seafood, eggs, fish roe, shrimp roe, and vegetables, beef, chicken, fruits, and cheese are often used as ingredients to seek novelty and variety.
Takoyaki (crispy fried meat balls), bacon and cheese crepes, avocado and shrimp sushi, spicy salmon hand rolls, fruit cakes—have you ever tried these unique Japanese rice balls and sushi? Whether you have or not, just looking at these names is enough to make your mouth water and make you want to indulge. Now, we will fulfill your cravings. This book not only teaches you how to cook delicious rice to make rice balls and sushi but also breaks the stereotype of sushi, teaching you 60 creative and delicious rice ball and sushi recipes that are a feast for both the eyes and the palate. With this book, you can enjoy Japanese rice balls and sushi at home without going to a restaurant, savoring a dual feast of sight and taste.