Dishes
Sushi - Food and Drinks
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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.
Sushi adalah hidangan populer dari Jepang. Itu dibuat dengan nasi dan ikan. Orang-orang di seluruh dunia menikmati sushi. Ada banyak jenis sushi. Setiap jenis memiliki bahan dan rasa yang berbeda.
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.
Untuk membuat sushi, koki menggunakan jenis beras khusus yang disebut 'nasi sushi'. Beras ini lengket. Ini membantu sushi tetap menyatu. Koki juga menggunakan ikan mentah, sayuran, dan rumput laut dalam sushi. Rumput laut adalah jenis tanaman laut. Warnanya hijau dan membungkus nasi dan ikan.
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.
Salah satu jenis sushi yang umum disebut "nigiri". Nigiri adalah bola kecil nasi yang memiliki sepotong ikan di atasnya. Jenis lain adalah "maki". Maki adalah sushi yang digulung. Terlihat seperti gulungan hijau dengan nasi dan ikan di dalamnya. Ada juga "sashimi". Sashimi hanyalah irisan ikan mentah tanpa nasi.
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.
Orang makan sushi dengan berbagai cara. Di Jepang, umumnya makan sushi dengan sumpit. Beberapa orang juga menggunakan tangan mereka. Orang sering menambahkan kecap saat mereka makan sushi. Mereka mungkin juga menambahkan wasabi. Wasabi adalah pasta hijau yang sangat pedas.
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.
Sushi tidak hanya enak tetapi juga sehat. Memiliki banyak protein dari ikan. Juga memiliki vitamin dari sayuran. Banyak orang menyukai sushi karena baik untuk kesehatan mereka.
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.
Restoran sushi ada di seluruh dunia. Di restoran ini, mereka sering membuat sushi di depan pelanggan. Menarik untuk ditonton. Koki menunjukkan keahlian mereka dalam membuat sushi dengan cepat dan indah.
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.
Fakta menarik: Di Jepang, orang makan sushi khusus yang disebut "Ehomaki" pada bulan Februari. Mereka memakannya dalam diam sambil melihat "arah keberuntungan" tahun itu. Mereka percaya bahwa arah ini akan membawa keberuntungan. Arahnya berubah setiap tahun.
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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? |


