Does Anyone Besides Me Hate Sushi?

[God Conquers]

Sushi is fantastic. WHitey loves it.

[God Conquers]

[quote name='Era Might' date='31 March 2010 - 07:21 PM' timestamp='1270077699' post='2084374']
White people like, in no particular order: Indian food, any food East of Jerusalem but West of Stalingrad, Americanized Chinese food, hot pockets, mashed potatoes, and restaurants that are kinda Mexican but the waiters speak English and the menus are in both English and Spanish (but the names of each dish are in Spanish, so that the white people can get the thrill of ordering in Spanish).
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East of Jerusalem but West of Stalingrad? That's a strip of land only 300 miles wide. What is in there that we like, but outside of it that we don't!? Also... India is precisely west of this point...

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[Laudate_Dominum]

[quote name='God Conquers' date='31 March 2010 - 09:36 PM' timestamp='1270085766' post='2084452']
East of Jerusalem but West of Stalingrad? That's a strip of land only 300 miles wide. What is in there that we like, but outside of it that we don't!? Also... India is precisely west of this point...

Brain... dying... trying... to ... understa-

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Woot! +1

[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='Krush2k2' date='31 March 2010 - 05:22 PM' timestamp='1270074143' post='2084298']
Everywhere I go people rave about sushi, especially white people "OMG, Becky, look at that Sushi!!!"

haha Im white so its funny. But seriously, I cant find anyone who thinks Sushi is awful, am I in the minority here?
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You may be in the minority, not sure, but I think lots of people SAY they like Japanese food just to be hip, not because they really love it.

But, there are lots of different kinds of sushi, and not all of them involve raw fish.

The raw fish in the picture in this thread, sitting on a bed of rice is commonly called sashimi. I'm not wild about it, not necessarily because of taste, but because some types of raw fish have unusual textures. Also, to be really good, sashimi needs very fresh fish. Living in Chicago as I do, most fish we get is frozen at some point, although some restaurants literally fly in fresh fish every day. But, particularly if you live on the West Coast, freshnesss is less of a problem.

Then there is sushi, which usually has some type of (often cooked) fish wrapped with vegetables in a seaweed roll. The most popular kind, I suspect is California roll (which I love) which is a roll of crab (unfortunately usually the fake kind, but in sushi it tastes okay), avocado (usually) and some other kinds of vegetables. No raw fish involved most of the time. If the idea of a seaweed roll turns you off, I have recently seen a California roll that was was rolled in avocado, not seaweed. There are SO many different variations on sushi that I strongly suspect you could find one you wouldn't hate (or at least not as much).

There is also another variation called Inari, which is a bed of slightly sweetened rice, covered with a thin coating of fried tofu. (Yes, I confess, I like tofu.)

I grew up with Japanese food (living near San Francisco), and having a Japanese-American boyfriend for about a year in college, helped me learn more and develop my palate for Japanese food. That said, it is probably an acquired taste.

Also, for those who are new to sushi, or aren't sure they like it, the condiments that go with sushi are all strongly flavored, so if used liberally, all you will taste is the condiments, not the sushi itself. A real sushi lover wouldn't do that, but it could help a "beginner."

I don't like soy sauce on sushi, but most people do. I love the taste of wasabi, a very hot radish (think incredibly hot horseradish). You use only a tiny amount, and that is enough to clear your senses. The third condiment (which I also love) is sliced ginger.

But, if you don't like sushi after you've tried some of the less exotic variations, then, so what? You just don't like sushi.

If you go to a Japanese restaurant, there are lots of different things on the menu, and you should find SOMETHING you like. The Japanese dish closest to most American tastes is teriyaki. I also like tempura, which can include crab or shrimp (the real thing this time) and various vegetables fried in a very light batter. Excellent stuff. You dip tempura in a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, slightly sweetened, with some other ingredients that vary from restaurant to restaurant, but are almost always good.

If you try Japanese food, and decide you don't like it, then go eat somewhere else. Personally I love Thai food. Or go to your favorite pizza place and stuff youself (or, in Chicago, the pizza). But you are not "uncool" or a noob if you decide you don't like Japanese food. Self-righteous "food snobs" are a bore.

Caveat: This explanation is WAY oversimplified, and only touches a tiny bit of the different types of Japanese cuisine. Think of it as a "D-I-C-K, Jane, and Sally of starter food. At a Korean restaurant you might eat Spot (but not in the U.S.--theoretically).

Edited April 1, 2010 by IgnatiusofLoyola

[Laudate_Dominum]

Who's cookin' meatloaf!!??

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[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='Laudate_Dominum' date='31 March 2010 - 09:14 PM' timestamp='1270088049' post='2084489']
Who's cookin' meatloaf!!??

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If garlic mashed potatoes with LOTS of butter are on the menu, I'm in. Heck, I'm in with any kind of mashed potatoes and meatloaf! Even my California wannabe-hippie mother made great meatloaf! Comfort food!

[Hilde]

What's meatloaf? Except a singer.

[Thomist-in-Training]

Mmm I love sushi! At college there was a place fifteen minutes away where a bunch of us used to go on special occasions, maybe once or twice a year. The boys went oftener than that because there was an all-you-can-eat buffet-- kind of expensive seemingly at $13, but apparently if you don't eat anything all day and then go!--oh, boys.

I like: eel (fried), red snapper, shrimp, and then the other usual things like tuna and california rolls. Once I got "Jewish roll" which was salmon and cream coagulated milk Tasty! Miso soup is good too.

[quote]restaurants that are kinda Mexican but the waiters speak English and the menus are in both English and Spanish (but the names of each dish are in Spanish, so that the white people can get the thrill of ordering in Spanish).
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[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='Hilde' date='31 March 2010 - 09:18 PM' timestamp='1270088291' post='2084495']
What's meatloaf? Except a singer.
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You really don't know what meatloaf is?

It's ground meat, usually beef, but sometimes pork and/or lamb is mixed in, then mixed with raw eggs and bread crumbs or some other variation on bread. Then things like onions, garlic, or other ingredients and/or spices may be added, which vary by the cook, and are the reason for arguments that "my mother's meatloaf is the best." This is then cooked in a loaf pan, and sliced to serve. Very economical and tasty besides. It allows meat to "stretch" further when you're on a limited budget, and is a good use for stale bread.

I realize this description doesn't sound very appetizing, but it's very good, basic food.

Some people put ketchup on meatloaf, others consider that a heresy. It's often served with mashed potatoes on the side.

Quintessential American comfort food.

[Thomist-in-Training]

P.S. If you really don't know what meatloaf is: It's kind of like meatballs but in loaf form. It's an American suburban thing. You get ground beef and mix it up with salt and pepper and an egg (to bind it) and bread crumbs and maybe ketchup and maybe chopped onions, and put it in a loaf pan, and bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour or an hour and a half, and cut it into slices and eat it with a fork and knife, with potatoes on the side, usually, and ketchup on top. We like ketchup. Some people make sandwiches out of leftover meatloaf, but I never found it very appealing cold.

[Hilde]

So it's like meatballs but you eat them like bread slices instead? The recipe sound kind of similar to the meatballs I've made.

I've never had it, but I've had plenty of meat balls.

Edited April 1, 2010 by Hilde

[melporcristo]

[quote name='Era Might' date='31 March 2010 - 05:21 PM' timestamp='1270077699' post='2084374']
White people like, in no particular order: Indian food, any food East of Jerusalem but West of Stalingrad, Americanized Chinese food, hot pockets, mashed potatoes, and restaurants that are kinda Mexican but the waiters speak English and the menus are in both English and Spanish (but the names of each dish are in Spanish, so that the white people can get the thrill of ordering in Spanish).
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You just described my little brother.

Who is straight up Mexican. ha ha.

[melporcristo]

[quote name='vee8' date='31 March 2010 - 07:12 PM' timestamp='1270084349' post='2084441']
Neveeeeerr!! We have wasabi and we arent afraid to use it in defense of such deliciousness.

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mmm ... my mouth is watering ... must ... eat ... sushi ...

[IgnatiusofLoyola]

[quote name='Hilde' date='31 March 2010 - 09:34 PM' timestamp='1270089251' post='2084512']
So it's like meatballs but you eat them like bread slices instead? The recipe sound kind of similar to the meatballs I've made.

I've never had it, but I've had plenty of meat balls.
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I think that's an excellent description of meatloaf. It's made pretty much the same as meatballs are, but put in a loaf shape and sliced.

I forgot to mention it before, but meatloaf is also great as a sandwich!

[Vincent Vega]

I like most kinds of sushi, but I looove tempura.