The origin of sushi can be traced back to South Asia. It was there that cooked rice began to be used for preparing and preserving fish. The cleaned and cut into small pieces fish was seasoned with salt and mixed with rice, then placed under pressure,</p>\n "home_text": "<p>Over several months, a lactic-acid fermentation process took place between the rice and fish, allowing the fish to remain edible for up to a year. This process would later give rise to a new culinary era known as 'sushi'. It 4 photos

Over several months, a lactic-acid fermentation process took place between the rice and fish, allowing the fish to remain edible for up to a year. This process would later give rise to a new culinary era known as 'sushi'. It wasn't until the 16th century that rice began to be consumed as food, and in the 17th century, rice sushi emerged. It consisted of cooked rice, rice vinegar, seafood, and vegetables. Soon after, to prevent fermentation, rice vinegar was produced, which also shortened the preparation time for sushi. In the 19th century, a chef named Yehai Hannai from Tokyo decided to abandon fish marinating altogether and serve the fish raw, reducing preparation time to just a few minutes. These new methods quickly gained popularity among the island residents.

Soon, snack bars and restaurants began serving sushi, and stores started selling special rice for preparing this dish. Since its inception, the basic process of making sushi has remained largely unchanged, with only new recipes and ingredients being added over time.