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Quiz about Sushi Sushi By the Seashore
Quiz about Sushi Sushi By the Seashore

Sushi, Sushi, By the Seashore Trivia Quiz


Sushi! Who doesn't love it? Here's a little quiz to see how much you know about this tasty dish.

A multiple-choice quiz by vratar. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
vratar
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
351,760
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
445
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Question 1 of 10
1. We'll start off with an easy one. From what country does the dish (and word) "sushi" originate? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Okay, so now that we know where it comes from, what exactly IS sushi? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. There are two main styles of sushi. One of the two consists of a (generally) oval-shaped ball of rice, with a garnish (usually fish) laid over the top - this is what most people think of when they think "sushi". What do we call this style of sushi? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. There are two main styles of sushi. This next style is cylindrical. In the middle, you will find your filling (usually fish and/or vegetables). This is surrounded by rice, with a seaweed wrapper around the outside. It is then cut into smaller pieces that can be eaten in one or two bites. What do we call this style? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. While we're talking about sushi, let's look into another, similar food you may have heard of: Sashimi. How is sashimi different from sushi? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. So you have a platter of sushi in front of you, with all kinds of varieties to choose from. Over in the corner, though, you see this little green glob of... well... what IS that thing? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Looking at your plate of sushi, you see a pile of another odd-looking stuff, right next to that green glob. There are many thin slices of a pink or yellowish substance. It is definitely not fish. What is it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. While most raw fish is perfectly safe to eat (assuming it is fresh, of course), there is one special kind of fish served in sushi restaurants that is potentially lethal (technically, it is served as sashimi rather than sushi, but hey...). In fact, the sushi chef needs to have a special license to be able to serve it. What fish is this? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. There is a type of sushi restaurant here in Japan that I love to go to. You sit down at a booth, and a conveyor belt goes around and around with a selection of sushi on it. When you see what you want, you just take it from the belt and eat (and hope someone else doesn't get it first!). You pay by the number of plates you have on your table at the end of the meal. What is this kind of place called? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. We've talked a lot about raw fish in this quiz. How about LIVE fish? Is it possible to get a dish of live fish in Japan? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. We'll start off with an easy one. From what country does the dish (and word) "sushi" originate?

Answer: Japan

Yes, the land of the rising sun is the source of sushi. The word consists of two characters: "Su", meaning longevity, and "Shi", meaning director or official. I'm not sure why they used those two, but they sound nice.
2. Okay, so now that we know where it comes from, what exactly IS sushi?

Answer: rice with a garnish of egg, vegetables, fish, etc.

Maybe that one wasn't so obvious to everyone. Sushi is not simply raw fish, as many commonly assume. The consistent ingredient in sushi is the vinegar-flavored rice that is used. This can be accompanied by fish (raw or cooked), egg, vegetables, or really just about anything.
3. There are two main styles of sushi. One of the two consists of a (generally) oval-shaped ball of rice, with a garnish (usually fish) laid over the top - this is what most people think of when they think "sushi". What do we call this style of sushi?

Answer: Nigiri

Nigiri refers to the ball of rice on the bottom. In Japan, people regularly eat something called "Onigiri", or rice balls (different from sushi). They are usually triangular, filled with something (often fish), and wrapped in nori (seaweed paper).
4. There are two main styles of sushi. This next style is cylindrical. In the middle, you will find your filling (usually fish and/or vegetables). This is surrounded by rice, with a seaweed wrapper around the outside. It is then cut into smaller pieces that can be eaten in one or two bites. What do we call this style?

Answer: Maki

"Maki" literally means "roll" in Japanese. To make it, you lay out a sheet of nori (seaweed wrapper), spread rice on it, and then add the filling. You would then roll it up so it is a long cylinder. "Harumaki" is spring roll. "Tatsumaki" is tornado.

Nigiri is the other type of sushi, with a slab of fish (or something else) laid over a ball of rice. Anpan is bread with a sweet bean paste inside.
5. While we're talking about sushi, let's look into another, similar food you may have heard of: Sashimi. How is sashimi different from sushi?

Answer: Sashimi is just raw fish, no rice. Sushi always has rice.

Sashimi is simply slices of raw fish. I have personally never seen cooked sashimi, or even ever heard of it. Most people eat it with soy sauce mixed with wasabi. You can get many types of sashimi, from raw tuna and salmon, to raw squid and octopus. Yum!
6. So you have a platter of sushi in front of you, with all kinds of varieties to choose from. Over in the corner, though, you see this little green glob of... well... what IS that thing?

Answer: Wasabi (Japanese horseradish)

Wasabi is some powerful stuff. You don't need much to get a nice spicy kick out of your sushi (or sashimi). Mix it in with your soy sauce, dip your sushi, and you're ready to eat! Be careful, though -- often nigiri sushi already has a dollop of wasabi on it, so you could get a double dose.
7. Looking at your plate of sushi, you see a pile of another odd-looking stuff, right next to that green glob. There are many thin slices of a pink or yellowish substance. It is definitely not fish. What is it?

Answer: Ginger

Ginger prepared for use with sushi is called "Gari". Ginger is sliced thin, then marinated in a sugar and vinegar solution. It is sometimes dyed pink with beet juice for a nicer presentation; undyed gari is a yellowish color.

It is not intended to be eaten with sushi. Rather, it is a palate-cleanser, eaten between different types of sushi.
8. While most raw fish is perfectly safe to eat (assuming it is fresh, of course), there is one special kind of fish served in sushi restaurants that is potentially lethal (technically, it is served as sashimi rather than sushi, but hey...). In fact, the sushi chef needs to have a special license to be able to serve it. What fish is this?

Answer: Fugu (pufferfish)

Fugu has a poisonous substance called tetrodotoxin in some of its organs. If these organs are cut during the preparation of the fish, the meat becomes contaminated and can kill a human. Japan has strict laws regarding the preparation of fugu, yet there are still a few fatalities every year.

In researching this quiz (July 2012), I found a reference to "poisonless fugu". Seems some smart people have figured out how to breed the fish safely. Hope this question doesn't become moot too soon!
9. There is a type of sushi restaurant here in Japan that I love to go to. You sit down at a booth, and a conveyor belt goes around and around with a selection of sushi on it. When you see what you want, you just take it from the belt and eat (and hope someone else doesn't get it first!). You pay by the number of plates you have on your table at the end of the meal. What is this kind of place called?

Answer: Kaiten sushi

Kaiten is generally translated as conveyor belt. It IS a little disconcerting, as many restaurants don't have sneeze guards to protect the food as it goes around. Still, it's a lot of fun, and often not much more expensive than going to a fast food place. And, if you don't see what you want, you can make requests and the chef will make a plate for you.
10. We've talked a lot about raw fish in this quiz. How about LIVE fish? Is it possible to get a dish of live fish in Japan?

Answer: Yes, but it isn't very common.

Some animals are eaten live in Japan. Usually, it is shrimp or shellfish, though whole fish are also sometimes served sliced, but still moving (look up ikizukuri). I have even seen shows on TV where they go out in a fishing boat, catch a fish or squid, then cut it up and eat it while it is still alive. I'm not a big fan of that kind of thing, but some people love it.

Still, it is not commonly offered on most menus. You would generally have to look for a specialty shop or a higher end restaurant. If you're into that sort of thing...
Source: Author vratar

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