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Japanese cuisine is experiencing a big boom today. Her dishes are distinguished by their incredible taste, benefits and exquisite presentation. And, as it often happens, every kitchen has its favorite. Sushi and rolls - it is thanks to these two dishes that Japanese cuisine became so popular, but it was not always like that. Japanese cuisine had to go through a difficult path before becoming globally popular. The KAIFUI SUSHI team tells about this path using the example of one of the most popular dishes of Japanese cuisine - the California roll. Let's start!
What is the secret of such a name?
Indeed, sushi and rolls are Japanese national dishes, and as we know, California has nothing to do with Japan. Of course! The point is that the California roll was invented in the USA. At the end of the last century, one cook was worried that local residents did not show a keen interest in rolls. They, the Europeans, did not really like raw fish wrapped in seaweed. Thus, it was decided to experiment in order to satisfy the needs of local customers. The California roll was the result of such an experiment. Its key feature was that it was a roll "inside out" and all the filling was outside, but the holes were located inside the roll. And to make the dish brighter and more attractive, it was sprinkled with tobiko caviar on top.
Despite all the advantages of the new improved recipe of the Japanese dish, not all states were ready to accept such innovations. Therefore, the first Japanese restaurant that offered a California roll on its menu was Los Angeles - the largest garden in the state ... California!
Taste, benefits, attractive appearance - everything in the role of California, it would seem, people should like, but success did not come immediately. Now we love sushi and rolls in any form, because we know that we will get really tasty and filling food. But at the end of the last century, everything was completely different, so people treated Japanese cuisine with a certain amount of skepticism, especially experiments with it.
Gastronomic revolution
Only a few years were enough for the California roll to capture the hearts and stomachs of millions of Americans. Gradually, new establishments of Japanese cuisine began to open, which offered a chic novelty in their menu. Finally, the Americans appreciated the efforts of Ichiro Mashita - that was the name of the creator of the new roll.
Gradually, the recipe for this roll began to spread further around the world, where it migrated from the USA to Europe, and from there to other countries. And today there is not a single person who has not at least heard of sushi and rolls. And California played a key role in this, because it is a vivid example of how purely Japanese dishes can be successfully and qualitatively adapted to the tastes of European civilization. After all, what is considered quite ordinary in Japan could even shock some Americans. This is precisely the reason for the success of the California and Philadelphia rolls.
Order sushi and rolls in Sumy today is a matter of a few minutes, so if you decide to enjoy a real taste of Japanese traditions, just call the Kaifui team. We have our own delivery service, so we will deliver your order to any point in the city!
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