Sashimi is one of the simplest and most exquisite foods everyone should eat. It blends the pureness of natural flavors, textures and colors into a meal that always seems exotic and indulgent. The true grace of a master sushi chef is beyond most people but the rudimentary skills of buying and preparing fish are easy enough for just about anyone to learn. All you will need is the following: fish, rice, soy sauce, wasabi (japanese horseradish) and a knife.

Sashimi is eaten with plain white rice. Rice is healthy and filling and you should know how to cook it whether you plan on eating raw fish or not. Use Japanese rice for sashimi, it's sticky and rich, a subtle pleasure in and of itself.