Mount Sushi

Sushi has emerged from the unknown as a delicious, health-boosting fast food meal. It is now very popular in western culture, as a healthier alternative to a sandwich or burger when you're on the go during the day.

There is a common misconception about what sushi actually is - strictly speaking, sushi is a short or medium grain type of rice which is stuck together with vinegar to form shapes.

There are many types of sushi. Nigiri sushi, for example, are cigar-shaped blocks of rice with raw fish (sashimi), cooked fish, egg, vegetables or even sometimes meat placed on top. These toppings can also be tied on with a piece of edible seaweed (nori). Another type of sushi is the maki roll. This is sushi rice rolled up inside nori seaweed, and filled with a choice of filling like those used in nigiri. For both types of sushi, they are often eaten with accompaniments such as wasabi horseradish paste, ginger and soy sauce.

Given how important presentation is for sushi chefs, it's amazing just how easy it is to recreate this delicious meal yourself at home. Our authentic Japanese ingredients are all you need to get started in your own kitchen, with fantastic results first time. All our sushi kits come with full instructions to make both nigiri and maki sushi, and many of our individual products are also printed with both these and inventive oriental recipes. Impress your friends and family with a new home-cooked cuisine tonight!