It turns out that early sushi was not about rice. And it originated from the Mekong, not Japan.

Sushi did not originate in Japan: how raw fish and rice became a world favourite

Eat Drink Asia is an award-winning podcast by the South China Morning Post that deep dives into the forgotten history of some of Asia's most popular dishes that have gone global. Discover the human story behind some of Asia's most loved foods, drinks and condiments with SCMP journalists, as they speak with chefs, restaurateurs and food experts from across the region.

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Sushi did not originate in Japan: how raw fish and rice became a world favourite

Sushi did not originate in Japan: how raw fish and rice became a world favourite

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