What Makes Sushi High-Quality?

You love sushi, but would you eat it all day long? You’re not the only one who loves sushi. In the U.S. there are nearly 4,500 sushi restaurants, including some all-you-can-eat sushi. Over $2 billion is generated by the industry every year. Imagine your favorite sushi place. Do you know whether the menu contains high-quality sushi or not?

What is Sushi?

Sushi is made up of a small rice roll that contains raw fish, seaweed, cucumbers, and other vegetables. Sushi is a rice roll that’s dressed with vinegar. Its name means “it’s sour” in Japanese. Sometimes, sushi is ordered with sashimi. Sashimi consists of thinly sliced fresh seafood, such as salmon or tuna. It is then dipped into soy sauce.

Sushi Preparation Is a Complex Process

It’s just rice and raw salmon, so shouldn’t it be simple to make? If you’ve ever attempted to make it yourself, then you know just how difficult it is. It can take years to master the art. Making sushi is an art form that many consider.

It should be at room temperature and the right consistency to prevent it from falling apart when you try to eat. After you put it in your mouth, the rice should separate. This delicate balance can only be achieved by applying the correct pressure to make the outer layer denser than the inside. The rice is tightly packed in the U.S. because most people eat their sushi with chopsticks. In Japan, the chefs pack nigiri looser because it’s eaten with fingers.

Neta

Neta is the filling or topping on a sushi roll. It must be in proportion to the rice. You can put hundreds of different combinations on top of a sushi roll. They shouldn’t be too large or small.

Fish

The quality of the fish should not be compromised, even if it is a small amount. Vinegar is used to mask the ‘fishy smell’. The fish should always be shiny and firm, never greasy or wet. The term “sushi-grade” fish is used to describe the best quality of fish that can be eaten raw. There are no specific standards for this label.

The preparation of sushi is as important as ingredients and proportions. This type of sushi is not available in every restaurant, so look for one that offers it like Sushi.

Sushi Inc is a vibrant restaurant that offers what is considered the best sushi in St Pete. Opening its doors in 2013 and becoming a local staple by offering live music, traditional hand-rolled sushi, and a friendly atmosphere, our guests always have a top-notch experience. Customers love our award-winning, fresh, and creative Sushi rolls, Nigiri, and Sashimi. With a larger selection of tempura, non-sushi, and teriyaki options, we can accommodate every taste.