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Sushi has been on the rise in the U.S. for many years. Without a doubt, I believe that sushi is here to stay. Did you ever think that sushi would make its way to menu-boards across the U.S?

Sushi has been on the rise in the U.S. for many years. Without a doubt, I believe that sushi is here to stay. Did you ever think that sushi would make its way to menu-boards across the U.S?

Sushi is making its own name in the US. There are sushi bars, there is sushi at parties, sushi at wedding's, in college cafeteria's. Where will the sushi turn up next? A Kiosk in the mall or better yet, the airport.

Whether using your fingers or eating sushi with chopsticks, you will find that there are many different tastes and textures. The ancient Japanese looked for a way to preserve fish for an extended period and they developed the art of sushi. Today the small bite wonders of sushi are considered a delicacy.

I first experienced sushi in the 70's when a friend introduced me to California rolls. Those weren't as bad as I had been afraid they were going to be. On the contrary, I really enjoyed them and still do. But as far back as the early 50's, just about the time World War II ended, American's were already eating sushi.

Something else I find fascinating is that American style sushi is making its way into Japan. Since the late 1980's we have experienced a dramatic increase in the number of sushi establishments throughout many cities across the U.S. We Americans are finally catching on to what the Japanese have know all along, sushi is not only good but good for you.

Several processes are used to prepare the sushi, such as soaking the fish in rice wine, pickling the fish or for tofu, cooked shellfish. But not all sushi contains raw fish. Actually the word sushi means vinegared rice, which is the main ingredient in sushi.

Soy sauce is also served for dipping but sushi is also served with Wasabi which is a green paste and is made with Japanese style horseradish. Pickled ginger is also used to clean the palate between bites and aid in digestion.

As many of us are growing more and more conscious of our health, sushi can be a great source of nutrients. One serving of sushi, which consists of about 6 pieces, will not contain more than 500 calories. Eating sushi provides us with omega 3, fatty acids necessary for a healthy diet, as well as the lean source of protein.

Whether you are already a sushi eater or about to take the plunge, it is always best to ask for a recommendation from the chef about what to order. Typically if you are a 1st time diner, it is best to start with the rolled sushi. If in a big group it is easy to order a variety of things, giving an opportunity for all to be shared.