Comments on: Persistent Question: What is the ‘right’ way to eat sushi? http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/ musings to arouse the palate & the mind Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:52:04 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Katie http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-48 Katie Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:58:39 +0000 http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-48 I agree--this has been a big problem for me on outings past! My question is, why do the sushi places stuff the jumbo rolls so fat? Couldn't they just spread out the fillings, admittedly raising the rice-to-filling ratio, so that this entire situation could be avoided? Does the jumbo roll have any basis in traditional japanese cuisine, or is it an americanization we could just as soon do without? If that's the case, might as well us a knife and fork. I agree–this has been a big problem for me on outings past! My question is, why do the sushi places stuff the jumbo rolls so fat? Couldn’t they just spread out the fillings, admittedly raising the rice-to-filling ratio, so that this entire situation could be avoided? Does the jumbo roll have any basis in traditional japanese cuisine, or is it an americanization we could just as soon do without? If that’s the case, might as well us a knife and fork.

]]> By: Susannah http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-45 Susannah Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:47:44 +0000 http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-45 I must agree that vegetarian sushi is not quite the same. On our next sushi outing, I shall be slipping in some new "special" vegetables. I must agree that vegetarian sushi is not quite the same. On our next sushi outing, I shall be slipping in some new “special” vegetables.

]]> By: James Raoul Vermont http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-44 James Raoul Vermont Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:39:13 +0000 http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-44 Friends and enemies, This question can be easily answered. 1. Dip just the top of the cone in a lickle bit of (lite) soya. 2. Now you gotta go for it. This bite is key. You put the entire wide part of the cone into your mouth and bite down, eating the less filled part of the cone. 3. Now you're left with a more densely packed more manageable mini-cone. Dip into soya, and enjoy slowly. If the sush is well made the rice should stick and the seaweed paper should hold it all together. This is all pretty simple. I must say though that "vegetarian" sushi is quite a cop out. I just call it rice and vegetables. JRV Friends and enemies,

This question can be easily answered.

1. Dip just the top of the cone in a lickle bit of (lite) soya.
2. Now you gotta go for it. This bite is key. You put the entire wide part of the cone into your mouth and bite down, eating the less filled part of the cone.
3. Now you’re left with a more densely packed more manageable mini-cone. Dip into soya, and enjoy slowly. If the sush is well made the rice should stick and the seaweed paper should hold it all together.

This is all pretty simple. I must say though that “vegetarian” sushi is quite a cop out. I just call it rice and vegetables.

JRV

]]> By: Steph http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-43 Steph Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:53:05 +0000 http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-43 An aside, have you eaten at Koo in the Inner Sunset? If you do, you have to have the Spoonful of Happiness appetizer: http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/dAk5BaKypj7ojLjZuLQNbA/l An aside, have you eaten at Koo in the Inner Sunset? If you do, you have to have the Spoonful of Happiness appetizer: http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/dAk5BaKypj7ojLjZuLQNbA/l

]]> By: Steph http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-42 Steph Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:47:33 +0000 http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-42 Not helpful, but I found this hilarious! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b75cl4-qRE Not helpful, but I found this hilarious! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b75cl4-qRE

]]> By: James in Boston http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-41 James in Boston Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:06:14 +0000 http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-41 No strategery is necessary. Just say something like... I dare you to eat this. I mean it's it kinda adorable to have your date struggle a little with some food. It's a classic scenario to grow closer over a mistake... remember that pasta scene in Lady and the Tramp. This resturant sounds like fun for a first date, at least it won't be boring and formal. No strategery is necessary. Just say something like… I dare you to eat this. I mean it’s it kinda adorable to have your date struggle a little with some food. It’s a classic scenario to grow closer over a mistake… remember that pasta scene in Lady and the Tramp.

This resturant sounds like fun for a first date, at least it won’t be boring and formal.

]]> By: Lisa http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-40 Lisa Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:59:48 +0000 http://amusesbouche.wordpress.com/2007/11/18/persistent-question-what-is-the-right-way-to-eat-sushi/#comment-40 It is true, I am sushi challenged. hahah, I basically looked just like the kid in this pic! It is true, I am sushi challenged. hahah, I basically looked just like the kid in this pic!

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