There is a type of sushi that requires a special fish and a special cook. Here comes the ultimate in sushi making and its brave consumers.
The basic rules of sushi
When we think of Japan, one of the first 3 things that comes to mind is sushi. Sushi originally means „sour-tasting” and it existed in the 2nd century BC. At that time, rice was not included in the dish, at least not eaten with it, only laid on a bed of rice to preserve the fish. After months of maturing, the fish started to ferment, which is when the „real sushi taste” came out, and only then could it be consumed. It arrived in Japan only in the 17th century, but since then it has become one of the best-selling delicacies not only in Japan but in the world.
What can make a bite of sushi dangerous?
If it is made from fish that could be poisonous. But why would anyone eat poisonous fish? For the taste and the thrill. Sushi is made with the most delicious and exciting fish. They are usually eaten raw and require great skill to prepare. It's no coincidence that Japan has the world's largest fish market, the Tsukiji market in Tokyo, where you can buy almost any kind of fish. In the island nation, all fish is on the plate, so much so that even poisonous fish is not feared. This is where FUGU fish comes in, which, if not prepared properly, can be the guest's last meal.
The cook who can make no mistake
There are restaurants specifically for fugu, where the chefs cannot make a mistake, because the customer can die instantly from the poison of the fish. The skin and guts have to be removed to make it edible, but it is a trade that needs to be learned. A fugu cook can only start work after 3 years of cleaning fugu fish so that his hands do not tremble during the task. It is said that the flesh of the fish is delicious when fresh. They can't taste it much differently, as they immediately clean it out of the water and serve the beautiful white flesh. They like to stuff it into sushi, but mostly as a curiosity.
The secret to perfect sushi rolls
Guests love the unique taste and the different variations of this sushi. There is also a fifth flavour, umami, which is the sour, salty, sweet, bitter flavour that comes from the fermentation of the fish. Some people are almost addicted to this taste experience, which is why they can't help but visit the best sushi bars both at home and abroad. The use of toppings is becoming increasingly popular, meaning that they are not afraid to use fruit and citrus sauces, crunchy elements and spice pastes to make the dish even more spectacular and varied. In a nutshell, sushi is a style and a way of life that brings oriental culture through food.
True or not?
The story has long been told that a large group of people were having a long dinner in a fugu restaurant when one of the guests made a strange request to the chef. Knowing that fugu offal is poisonous, he asked for the fish to be served with the liver. The lady was only trying to show off and prove herself to her table, so she made the strange request. But the biggest mistake was not that, but that the chef served it to her. It should be known that Fugu chefs take an oath to serve fish to the best of their ability and not to poison their guests. The lady was miraculously unharmed, but the chef was banned from his profession. Many of us have wondered why the lady escaped without being poisoned, and the answer may be that over time, non-poisonous fugu species were bred and the food may have been made from them. Regardless, the risk was very high and probably made the dinner even more delicious.
