Word: nigiri
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...fish. Additionally, the consistency of the rice is imperative. Once the proper proportion of ingredients is calibrated, the rice is compacted on mats into little rolls. In the absence of adequate air between the grains, the texture and flavor are ruined. When the balls of rice supporting nigiri sushi are too compact, they interfere with the customer's experience of the fish. To further complicate matters, even if the fish, rice and presentation are perfect, everything can be mucked up with a simple flick of the wrist. The bane of all self-respecting sushi-makers is the over-zealous American...
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