| There has been mixed reviews concerning | | | | most foreigners who see this particular fruit would |
| Japanese food. Some many consider them | | | | easily conclude that it is indeed a plum. In reality it |
| surprisingly good while others often find them | | | | is actually an apricot that has been pickled using |
| complicated. Due to these opposing comments, a | | | | salt and is colored with perilla herb. At first, it |
| number of misconceptions have been noted in | | | | leaves a strange after taste, but on the second |
| many years, specifically on the English names that | | | | and third bite, people could find themselves |
| are used to describe or call the Japanese gourmet | | | | enjoying the exotic and unique taste of this |
| food. | | | | particular ingredient. The fruit itself is very |
| One of the most common notion people have | | | | beneficial to one's health and this is the primary |
| about sushi is that it is always about raw or | | | | reason the Japanese love to incorporate a portion |
| uncooked fish. It is important to note that even | | | | of umeboshi in their traditional meals. |
| sushi does not necessarily mean 'raw fish'. The | | | | Most people are also fooled by another gourmet |
| term itself refers to one of the ingredients being | | | | food misconception about mirin. It completely |
| used to prepare the meal - rice vinegar. This is | | | | resembles cooking oil in terms of color and |
| the most important part of this Asian gourmet | | | | consistency. In reality this is a type of sake that |
| food. Sashimi on the other hand is the right term | | | | is primarily used for cooking. It is one of the |
| for the word raw or uncooked. | | | | essential ingredients in Japan alongside soy sauce. |
| Another example of gourmet food misconception | | | | It is one of the sources of the savory taste you |
| in Japan is referring an umeboshi as a pickled plum. | | | | can find in Japanese meals. |
| Due to its appearance and noticeable sharp taste, | | | | |