Sushi Crashcourse
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Issue Date
2008-06-18Author
Hacker, Randi
Greene, Megan
Publisher
Center for East Asian Studies, University of Kansas
Type
Recording, oral
Is part of series
Postcards from Asia;0127
Published Version
https://audioboom.com/posts/829029-0127-sushi-crashcourseMetadata
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Broadcast Transcript: So is sushi raw fish or what? And if sushi is raw fish, then what the heck is sashimi? This Postcard is devoted to clearing up, once and for all, any lingering confusion about these two popular dishes from Japan. Sushi refers to the vinegared rice used in this finger food and the term arises from a grammatical form of a word no longer in use that means "it's sour." Sashimi is the raw component: the fish tartare in most cases although some Japanese also eat chicken sashimi. Sushi was invented as a "fast food" at the end of the Edo Period, around the mid-nineteenth century. It can be rolled in seaweed, served in clumps or stuffed in tofu pouches and can be eaten with a variety of toppings including sashimi. Now go forth and order with confidence! #ceas #hacker #japan #greene
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This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.
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