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Sushi - Food and Drinks
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Sushi
Read a short passage about how a Japanese dish with rice and fish became popular around the world.
Sushi is a popular dish from Japan. It is made with rice and fish. People around the world enjoy sushi. There are many types of sushi. Each type has different ingredients and taste.
Ang sushi ay isang popular na ulam mula sa Japan. Ito ay gawa sa bigas at isda. Ang mga tao sa buong mundo ay nasisiyahan sa sushi. Maraming uri ng sushi. Ang bawat uri ay may iba't ibang sangkap at lasa.
To make sushi, chefs use a special type of rice called "sushi rice." This rice is sticky. It helps the sushi stay together. Chefs also use raw fish, vegetables, and seaweed in sushi. Seaweed is a type of sea plant. It is green and it wraps around the rice and fish.
Para gumawa ng sushi, gumagamit ang mga chef ng isang espesyal na uri ng bigas na tinatawag na 'sushi rice'. Malagkit ang bigas na ito. Tumutulong ito na manatiling magkakasama ang sushi. Gumagamit din ang mga chef ng hilaw na isda, gulay, at seaweed sa sushi. Ang seaweed ay isang uri ng halamang dagat. Ito ay berde at binalot nito ang bigas at isda.
One common type of sushi is called "nigiri." Nigiri is a small ball of rice that has a slice of fish on top of it. Another type is "maki." Maki is sushi that is rolled. It looks like a green roll with rice and fish inside. There is also "sashimi." Sashimi is just slices of raw fish without rice.
Ang isang karaniwang uri ng sushi ay tinatawag na "nigiri". Ang nigiri ay isang maliit na bola ng kanin na may hiwa ng isda sa ibabaw nito. Ang isa pang uri ay ang "maki". Ang maki ay sushi na pinagsama. Mukha itong berdeng rolyo na may kanin at isda sa loob. Mayroon ding "sashimi". Ang sashimi ay hiwa lamang ng hilaw na isda na walang kanin.
People eat sushi in different ways. In Japan, it is common to eat sushi with chopsticks. Some people also use their hands. People often add soy sauce when they are eating sushi. They might also add wasabi. Wasabi is a green paste that is very spicy.
Ang mga tao ay kumakain ng sushi sa iba't ibang paraan. Sa Japan, karaniwan ang kumain ng sushi gamit ang chopsticks. Ang ilang tao ay gumagamit din ng kanilang mga kamay. Madalas na nagdadagdag ng toyo ang mga tao kapag kumakain sila ng sushi. Maaari rin silang magdagdag ng wasabi. Ang wasabi ay isang berdeng paste na napakaanghang.
Sushi is not only tasty but also healthy. It has a lot of protein from the fish. It also has vitamins from the vegetables. Many people like sushi because it is good for their health.
Ang sushi ay hindi lamang masarap kundi malusog din. Marami itong protina mula sa isda. Mayroon din itong bitamina mula sa mga gulay. Maraming tao ang nagkakagusto sa sushi dahil mabuti ito para sa kanilang kalusugan.
Sushi restaurants are all over the world. In these restaurants, they often make sushi in front of the customers. This is fun to watch. Chefs show their skills in making sushi quickly and beautifully.
Ang mga sushi restaurant ay nasa buong mundo. Sa mga restaurant na ito, madalas silang gumawa ng sushi sa harap ng mga customer. Nakakatuwang panoorin. Ipinapakita ng mga chef ang kanilang mga kasanayan sa paggawa ng sushi nang mabilis at maganda.
Fun fact : In Japan, people eat a special sushi called "Ehomaki" in February. They eat it in silence while looking at the year's "lucky direction." They believe that this direction will bring good luck. The direction changes every year.
Nakakatuwang katotohanan: Sa Japan, kumakain ang mga tao ng espesyal na sushi na tinatawag na "Ehomaki" noong Pebrero. Kinakain nila ito nang tahimik habang tinitingnan ang "lucky direction" ng taon. Naniniwala sila na ang direksyon na ito ay magdadala ng swerte. Nagbabago ang direksyon bawat taon.
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What is sushi made of?
Rice and pasta
Fish and bread
Rice and fish
Rice and chicken
Match each fact with the correct answer.
Fill in the blanks with the correct words (Three words are extra).
Nigiri is a ball of rice with
on top.
Maki is a type of sushi that is
.
Sashimi is just
fish without rice.
How do people eat sushi in Japan?
Only with chopsticks
Only with their hands
With chopsticks or hands
With a knife and fork
Which one is FALSE?
Sushi is made with rice and fish
Sushi is only eaten in Japan
Maki is a type of sushi that is rolled
Wasabi is a spicy green paste
Complete the table with the correct answers (Five options are extra).
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
What type of rice is used for sushi? | |
What is a green plant used in sushi? | |
What is the spicy green paste called? | |
What type of sushi has fish but no rice? | |
When do people eat "Ehomaki" in Japan? |
