Sushi Part 734

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Since I think Sushi is so gross you would think that we would have heard the end of it. BUT I ran across an felllow blogger who has an in depth list of all the correct ways to eat Sushi HERE.

The following are some high lights:

Do not rub your chopsticks together. When not in use they should be placed parallel to yourself on the holder (if there is one) or on the shoyu dish. (What happens if you don't use your chopsticks? Is that rude?)

Don’t put wasabi directly in the shoyu dish. (WHY would you want to eat wasabi anyway since its disgusting and hot?)

It is OK to eat nigiri-zushi (sushi) with your hands. Sashimi is only to be eaten with your chopsticks. (I used my fork and I don't know what Sashimi is but I still used my fork)

Do not pick up a piece of food from another person’s plate with the end of the chopsticks you put in your mouth. When moving food like this use the end you hold, which is considered the polite way. (hmmm, I hope then that you washed your hands before you ate or that end might have more germs)

Eat nigiri sushi in one bite. This is not always easy (or possible) in North America where some sushi-ya make huge pieces, but traditional itamae in Japanese sushi-ya will make the pieces the proper size for this. In North America, try your best and don’t worry if they won’t let you. (yeah, waaay to big...warning: if you cut it with your fork it will all fall apart)

Also, never stick your chopsticks in your rice and leave them sticking up. This resembles incense sticks and again brings to mind the symbolism of the Japanese funeral and prayers to one's ancestors. (since I don't use chopsticks I am safe on this one)

So there you have it - a little info on sushi and how to eat it properly - check out the rest of the page for more info: HERE.