How To Eat Sushi

 

How to make perfect pasta

a. Taste the pasta a minute or two before the suggested time to check for doneness (“al dente” = tender but slightly firm).
b. Add the pasta to the boiling water.
c. Drain the pasta in a colander—do not rinse unless making a cold dish.
d. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
e. Fill a large pot with plenty of water (about 4–6 liters for 500g of pasta).
f. Toss the pasta with your sauce right away and serve hot.
g. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining (useful for sauces).
h. Cook according to the package instructions (usually 8–12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
i. Add a generous pinch of salt to the water (it should taste slightly salty).
j. Stir immediately to prevent the pasta from sticking together.

 

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How to make a yummy pasta sauce for your perfect pasta

 

Sentences

1. _____ 2–3 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. _____ finely chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
3. _____ in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds (don’t let it burn).
4. _____ a can of crushed or chopped tomatoes.
5. _____ well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
6. _____ with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar (to balance acidity).
7. _____ dried herbs like oregano or basil (or fresh if you have them).
8. _____ the sauce simmer for 10–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. _____ and adjust seasoning as needed.
10. _____ the cooked pasta into the sauce and mix until well coated.

 

Verbs (Random Order)

• Taste
• Add
• Stir
• Let
• Season
• Toss
• Add
• Stir
• Heat
• Add

 

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How to Eat Sushi

True or false?

1. Mr. Yasuda owns his own restaurant.
2. Fish is the most important element of sushi.
3. Wasabi is not a radish.
4. Wasabi is bitter.
5. Good seaweed is tender.
6. The best tuna has no fat.
7. Don’t use chopsticks to eat sushi roll.
8. Never put ginger in soy sauce.
9. Only use a touch of soy sauce.
10. Use chopsticks with pickled ginger.
11. Eat the ginger to cleanse the palate.
12. Shake off the excess soy sauce when dipping a single piece of sushi
13. Shaking reminds us of something unappetizing.
14. It makes no difference whether you eat the sushi at the counter or the table.

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