Sushi Under the Microscope

Sushi is one of the most famous Japanese dishes. How much do you really know about sushi?

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Sushi is everywhere: in restaurants, food courts, and even in the supermarket. But how much do you really know about this traditional Japanese dish?
Unlike what you might imagine, the term "sushi" does not refer to the fish but to the dish's star ingredient: rice. The word sushi literally means "sour-tasting."