Traditional Japanese chefs have taught us that knowing how to eat sushi the right way can transform a tasty Asian dinner to a unique, culinary and cultural experience. Follow this guide to basic sushi etiquette.
1. Dip Your Sushi Properly
Dipping the fish side of the nigiri sushi into soy sauce prevents the rice from becoming drenched in the sauce, easily overpowering the delicate flavor of the fish.
2. Cleanse Your Palate
Ginger is meant to be eaten between different types of sushi in order to cleanse the palate. This creates a clean slate to fully savor the flavors of the next fish.
3. Eat From Light to Dark
Make sure the sushi is eaten in the correct order. Start off with the lighter fish and work your way to darker and heavier flavors. Tuna is the fattiest and should be eaten last.
4. Go Easy on the Wasabi
Mixing the wasabi directly into the soy sauce masks its subtle taste. Each piece already contains a touch of wasabi added by the chef, but if you choose to add more, it should be dabbed lightly on the side of the fish.
