Sushi grew out of a way to ferment fish a couple thousand years ago and in the late 20th century began to take the world by storm. What began as traditional, rigid food has come to evolve with new delicious innovations being added to the original canon.
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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of sushi, tracing its surprising origins from ancient Southeast Asia (not Japan!) all the way to becoming a global culinary phenomenon. They explore how sushi evolved from a method of preserving fish with fermented rice into the artform we know today, covering everything from the different types of sushi and proper eating etiquette to the cultural significance of being a sushi chef. The hosts also share practical tips for making sushi at home and discuss the various ingredients, techniques, and traditions that make this cuisine so special.
A Christmas Story
1983
1h 33m
★ 7.2
"It's like the duck in a Christmas story. He's smiling. — Josh compares someone's reaction to seeing a whole fish with head on to the duck scene in the movie."
— Josh
American Psycho
2000
1h 42m
★ 7.4
"even though I think of it as like a total American psycho fodder — Josh uses American Psycho as an example of 80s culture when discussing when sushi became popular in America."
— Josh
"David Lasher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show, Hey Dude — This is mentioned in a promotional segment for the Hey Dude podcast about 90s nostalgia."
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
2011
1h 22m
★ 7.7
"Have you seen zero dreams of sushi? Yeah. Oh, yeah. Yeah, that's highly recommended. — Josh recommends this documentary about master sushi chef Jiro to illustrate the artistry and craftsmanship of sushi making."
— Josh
"Nancy Rodriguez from Netflix's Love is Blind Season 3 — This is mentioned in a promotional segment for the Chikis and Chill Podcast."
My Little Old Boy
2016
★ 7.0
"Have you seen Old Boy, the original? Remember he eats that squid live? — Josh references the live squid eating scene when discussing live sushi (ikizukuri)."
— Josh
Poltergeist
1982
1h 54m
★ 7.2
"Do you remember AOL instant messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist? — This is mentioned in a promotional segment for the Hey Dude podcast when describing 90s nostalgia."
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