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What Are the Different Types of Sushi?

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If you are looking to try sushi in Meridian Idaho , but don’t know much about sushi, it can help to understand the different kinds of rolls and what to expect. While traditional sushi is made with raw fish, you may find cooked fish or even sushi without fish at all. Makizushi Makizushi, or the maki roll, is what you picture when you think of sushi. These rolls may also be called norimaki or makimono. They are a cylindrical piece of rice, usually wrapped in nori, or seaweed. Maki fillings vary but often include ahi tuna (maguro), yellow tail tuna (hamachi), salmon (sake), shrimp (ebi), soft shell or imitation crab, and some vegetables like cucumber. It’s not uncommon to find specials on makizushi during happy hour in Meridian , and you can find many variations of makizushi. Uramaki, for example, is an “inside-out” style, with rice wrapped around nori, instead of the typical nori around rice. Uramaki examples include the California roll and the rainbow roll, which is

Fun Things to Do and See in the Treasure Valley This Winter

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Whether you are trying to catch a tree lighting downtown, looking for places to eat in Meridian , or heading up to Bogus Basin for snow-based fun, the Treasure Valley has plenty of winter activities and experiences to enjoy.  Winter Gardens aGlow One of the most popular winter activities in the Treasure Valley is the annual Winter Gardens aGlow at the Idaho Botanical Garden. With more than 550,000 energy-efficient lights across 14 acres, it’s an ideal nighttime activity.  Warm Up with Spicy Food The temperatures have dropped, and it might be snowing out. How do you combat the cold? Warm up with spicy food. For example, you could get spicy sushi in Eagle Idaho at Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill. For the ultimate spicy sushi, try the Inferno Roll with albacore tuna, cucumber, and shrimp, topped with avocado, ahi, ponzu, and a signature crybaby sauce.  Scentsy Commons Christmas Lights The Scentsy Commons off of Eagle Road features a staggering 724,000 l