Did You Know - Sushi Edition

14 Things You Didn't Know About Sushi

6. Uni isn't exactly what you think

• You probably know that uni is sea urchin, but you may not realize the delicacy is, specifically, that creature's genitals. And now that you know, perhaps you wish you could forget.

8. Japanese knives are sharpened differently

• Unlike the sharp objects that cut food in the West, most Japanese knives are sharpened only on one side. They cut on the pull stroke rather than the push stroke, allowing chefs to keep their elbows close to their side.

13. Plastic grass in takeout sushi had a historical purpose

• Actual leaves were once used instead of the now-ubiquitous plastic grass. The leaves were used for decoration and dividing food, but also offered antibacterial properties to help fish stay fresh longer.

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