When sushi landed in France, few would have bet on the sustainability of this culinary phenomenon. Yet sushi is well established in the culinary landscape. Zoom on this Japanese dish with vinegar rice and, usually, raw fish.

Eating raw fish: benefits and precautions

Sushi, makis, sashimi, California rolls, tartars ... their common point? Raw fish! Eating has become a commonplace gesture for many French people. But is it good for your health ?

• A priori yes, because the raw fish fills the good points side . It is rich in protein and minerals. Oily fish such as salmon or tuna are also good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, helping to prevent cardiovascular disease. Constituents good for our health that can sometimes be reduced or even destroyed when cooking fish. Hence the interest of consuming it raw.
• On the dangers side , consumption of raw fish is only possible if the fish is fresh. In France, the strict regulation of raw fish makes it possible to limit the risks. If you eat in another country and you're not sure about the regulations, you have to be particularly careful. Anisakis is a parasite that infests many fish and can trigger severe gastric pain and food poisoning. The best way to protect yourself? Freeze the fish to be eaten raw. In addition, consumption of raw fish is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and young children . The reason ? Mercury that can cause serious health problems and threatens the development of the fetus and young child. Produced by industry and often released into rivers, mercury is swallowed by fish ... and ends up on our plates. Pregnant , so avoid eating too often and favor farmed fish protected from this exposure.

Sushi in the madness

Like any trend that respects, sushi has declined ... giving rise to creations more or less explosive. We present you our favorites:

- Sushi cake

Stack sushi to make a cake? A way as playful as aesthetic to give the pace to sushi. To test no?

- The poke bowl

The trend from Hawaii gives pride of place to raw fish. The original poke bowl recipe (pronounced "Pokai") combines raw bluefin tuna, avocado, seaweed, cashew nuts or macadamia, chopped onions, fresh mango pieces, ginger and rice ... served in a bowl of his name !

- The sushi burger

Fingers or chopsticks? We do not really know how to eat it, but unlike other daring associations, the sushi burger is still in the realm of reasonably conceivable.

- The Pizzushi

Combine sushi and pizza? You had to think about it (or not). After the fruit pizzas, we would almost open the bets to guess what will be the next unlikely association using pizza.

- The sushi burrito

When Mexican cuisine meets sushi ... it's the birth of sushi burrito!

- The sushi birthday cake

Always more ? Yes, yes the sushi birthday cake exists! A dream for fans of Japanese cuisine. For others, the overdose can begin from the visual!