Burong Isda Pampanga • History of Philippines Fermented Rice

To many Filipinos and the outside world, Pampanga, Luzon is the foodie capital of the Philippines. Pampanga is best known as the birthplace of the world famous sisig dish. Sisig is chopped meat, fat and skin from pig head sautéed in sizzling margarine with onion and vinegar. 

Conveyor Belt Sushi @ Sado Benkei Pier Bandai, Niigata City 廻転寿司 佐渡弁慶 ピア万代店

Once we arrived in Niigata City, Tomomi our gracious host whisked us off to Bandaijima Fresh Fish Market.

Surprising Origin of Sushi

✍ 25 Jan 2025. Sushi (along with ramen, etc) is one of the most globally recognisable food icons of Japan. 

So, it may come as a surprise to some that sushi which is today so much associated with the freshest ingredients originated from a millennium old fermented fish dish which did not even originate in Japan.