Why the rolls were named “Philadelphia” and “California” was explained to the Russians 18:39

Rolls have long been an integral part of European cuisine, and their success in Russia is not just great, but incredible. But few people think about how they look and what story is behind their bright name. How “Philadelphia” and “California” appeared, told socialbites.ca chief technologist Lyudmila Rumyantseva.

“The Philadelphia roll is a combination of thin slices of fresh salmon, avocado and cucumber wrapped in nori and rice, and smooth cream cheese. It’s all about one of the most important ingredients, Philadelphia cream cheese, which originally came from the USA. It’s no secret that it’s famous for its softness and delicious creamy taste. The history of the roll began in the 1980s in the USA. At that time, Japanese cuisine was gaining popularity, but Americans weren’t ready for too many exotic flavors. Then American sushi masters decided to adapt traditional recipes to the taste of Western audiences,” he began.

Another film with an unusual history, according to the expert, is “California”

“California” is another roll that has become a favorite among lovers of Japanese cuisine. This roll combines the delicate taste of crab meat, avocado, cucumber and tobiko caviar. The culinary father of California rolls is Ichiro Mashita, a sushi chef from Los Angeles. One day, like the chef who invented Philadelphia, he decided to modernize the Japanese dish and adapt it to the usual taste of Americans. Mashita replaced raw fish with crab meat and hid nori inside the roll so that customers would not be afraid of its unusual appearance,” Rumyantseva said.

The technologist added that the name “California” symbolizes the freshness and brightness inherent in the sunny state.

Russians before explainedHow to cook sushi rice at home.