In a surprising culinary twist, a video featuring an Indian home cook's unique take on Japanese sushi has sparked a heated debate on social media. Anushree, a self-proclaimed chef, shared a viral reel demonstrating her Indian version of sushi, replacing traditional ingredients with dal (lentils) and rice. The unconventional creation has caused a stir, with opinions sharply divided.
In the video, Anushree can be seen spreading a layer of sticky rice on a sushi mat, deviating from the norm by adding pomegranate and garlic chutney, lacha pyaaz (onions), and sukhi dal as fillings. Carefully rolling the mat, she forms a cylindrical roll before garnishing it with black sesame seeds. The plating involves placing the bite-sized sushi on a white plate and pouring vibrant yellow dal around it for an intriguing visual effect.
Anushree shared her creation on Instagram, captioning it with, "Recreated the OG comfort food - dal & rice and turned it into sushi! I know it's not conventional, but I loved this little creative challenge for myself, and the cherry on top? Got mumma's approval!"
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The video quickly went viral, amassing over 40K views and sparking a range of reactions. Some viewers expressed disappointment and concern, questioning the fusion of cultures. One user commented, "Who let her cook?" Another expressed worry about the impact on Japanese cuisine, stating, "I hope Japanese guys don't see this remix." A critical comment read, "How to murder a culture!!"
However, there were also supporters of Anushree's innovative dish. One user defended her, stating, "Haters gon' hate, I'd love to try this—it's the ultimate comfort food bundled in a creative way!" Fans of the Japanese-Indian fusion praised the idea, with a user exclaiming, "Wow!! Great Innovative Jap-Indo dish." Encouraged by the recipe, some home cooks expressed their intention to replicate it, asserting, "I'm totally going to make this!"