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Looking ahead, sushi is poised to continue
spreading to new palates and places. Sushi has become
commonplace in America and Australia, but still has
room to gain devoted fans in China, India, and Central Asia. Technology like freeze-

dried seafood may further democratize sushi’s availability. Whatever changes come,
sushi’s foundations of vinegared rice, fresh fish, and handcrafted technique seem
constant. The story of sushi is still unfolding, but some key ingredients endure time
and geography. By honouring traditions while embracing innovations, sushi is sure to
satisfy for centuries more.

Questions / Elaboration

1. What influenced the development of sushi in Japan?
2. How did the Edo period contribute to the evolution of sushi?
3. What changes occurred in sushi preparation in the 19th century?
4. How did sushi spread globally in the mid-20th century?
5. How has sushi continued to evolve in modern times?

Unknown Words

• evolution - development over time
• innovation - introduction of new ideas
• consistency - uniformity or stability
• spread - to extend over a large area
• adapted - adjusted or modified
• retaining - keeping or preserving
• essence - fundamental nature
• cultivation - the process of preparing land for crops
• irrigation - supplying water to land
• profound - having great depth or seriousness
• implications - consequences or effects
• glutinous - sticky or adhesive
• molding - shaping or forming
• portions - parts or servings
• hand-molded - shaped by hand
• fermented - undergoing fermentation
• superseded - replaced or succeeded by
• sour - having an acidic taste
• refinement - improvement or enhancement
• draped - covered or adorned
• fattier - containing more fat
• leaner - containing less fat
• vinagered - flavored with vinegar
• refrigeration - the process of cooling
• relied - depended on
• curing - preserving or preparing
• proliferated - increased rapidly
• poised - positioned or ready
• endure - to last or persist
• honoring - showing respect for
• embracing - accepting or adopting