It was a pleasure learning how to prep and roll sushi while also learning about the history behind the cuisine. I did not know that sushi rice was actually invented in China in order to preserve raw fish for up to a year! The demonstration was easy to understand and highly informative. It was also interesting to learn about how we have “Americanized” sushi by making it with the rice on the outside. I hope to some day try a more traditional roll with the seaweed or “Maki” on the outside.
Though I don’t know if I will be making my own sushi anytime soon, I will definitely think of what I learned in the Rose Cafe the next time I go to a sushi bar. I also really enjoyed getting to eat plenty of California rolls – my favorite kind of sushi.
Yes, I agree. It was interesting to learn that sushi typically has the seaweed layer as the outer layer. I wished we could have rolled our own sushi that night, but I really enjoyed going and learning the history of sushi.