I WONDER - Where Did Sushi Come From? Me Pregunto - De Dónde Proviene El Sushi?

Sushi, a globally popular dish, was created by accident. Ancient Japanese preserved fish by wrapping it in rice soaked in vinegar, which kept the fish from spoiling but made the rice sour. As fishing increased, the need for long-term storage decreased, and people began to enjoy the taste of vinegar-soaked rice. Eventually, fresh fish was served with rice and vinegar, wrapped in algae, leading to the sushi we know today.

How did the ancient Japanese initially try to preserve fish?

• By freezing it

• By drying it

• By wrapping it in rice soaked in vinegar

• By smoking it

What was the downside of using vinegar-soaked rice for preservation?

• It was too expensive

• It made the rice sour and unappetizing

• It was difficult to prepare

• It made the fish taste bad

Why did the Japanese need to store fish for shorter periods over time?

• They began to fish more frequently

• They developed better fishing techniques

• They had less fish to store

• They started eating more vegetables

What change in taste preference led to the creation of sushi?

• A preference for spicy food

• A preference for sweet flavors

• A liking for vinegar-soaked rice

• A liking for raw vegetables

What is the final form of sushi as described in the transcript?

• Fresh fish with rice and vinegar wrapped in algae

• Grilled fish with soy sauce

• Dried fish with seaweed

• Cooked fish with rice