inBUSINESS Issue 14

FOOD
Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that has travelled
across the world. So, this is to say thanks to its international
appeal and presence in kitchens all over the
world, Botswana included.
Yes, sushi, which typically uses fish and other seafood as main
ingredients, is enjoyed by many in landlocked Botswana. For
example, at Airport Junction Mall in Gaborone, the restaurant
Ocean Basket offers a choice of sushi dishes on its menu, including
salmon, tuna and prawn sushi.
What exactly is this bite sized, flavour packed dish that originates
in the Far East? It is a preparation and serving of specially
prepared vinegared rice combined with varied ingredients,
mainly seafood (often uncooked), vegetables, and occasionally
tropical fruits. Styles of sushi and their presentation vary widely,
but the key ingredient in all cases is the sushi rice, also referred
to as shari or sumeshi, according to the website allaboutsushiguide.com
Sushi can be prepared with either brown or white rice. While
it is often prepared with raw seafood, some common varieties
use cooked ingredients. Sushi is often served with pickled ginger,
wasabi and soy sauce. Daikon radish is popular as a garnish.
If you haven’t eaten Ssushi yet, Ocean Basket’s freshly prepared
spread on its sushi menu comes highly recommended to the individual
with adventurous taste buds.
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www.inbusiness.co.bw | Issue 14 | 2017