History and Evolution of Sushi Chronicled in 'Oishii' Book
LAWRENCE — There are 34,000 species of fish. And they all have their own flavor.
“People like to discover the fact you don’t always have to bake or fry a fish. All different kinds of fish have different tastes, and sushi lets you experience that,” said Eric Rath, professor of history at the University of Kansas.
His new book, titled “Oishii: The History of Sushi” (Reaktion Books/University of Chicago Press), offers the first comprehensive chronicle of sushi written in English. It traces sushi’s development from the Far East to the rest of the world, and from humble street food to high-class cuisine.