Test Your Sushi Knowledge!

Take this quiz (move your mouse next to the answer section to see the answer appear):

    Question 1: Nigirizushi is what type of sushi?
    Answer: Hand-formed Sushi

    Question 2: Makizushi is what type of sushi?
    Answer: Rolled Sushi

    Question 3: Oshizushi is what type of sushi?
    Answer: Pressed Sushi

    Question 4: Western-styled sushi is found frequently in Japan. (True or False?)
    Answer: False. It is typically found in North America and Europe.

    Question 5: The toppings put on sushi are called what?
    Answer: Neta

    Question 6: What is the seaweed that the sushi is wrapped in called?
    Answer: Nori

    Question 7: When not using your chopsticks, what should you do with them?
    Answer: Don't rub them. Lay them down parallel to your dish.

    Question 8: Which part of the sushi should you dip into the soysauce?
    Answer: The neta, or fish part.

    Question 9: What is the difference of the eating styles between Nigirizushi and sashimi?
    Answer: Nigirizushi can be eaten with your hands but sashimi must be eaten with
    chopsticks.

    Question 10: What is the ginger used for?
    Answer: Cleansing the palate

    Question 11: What is the sushi chef called in Japanese?
    Answer: Itamae

    Question 12: How do you say 'thank you' in Japanese?
    Answer: Domo arigato