This weekend I was treated to a lovely sushi lunch. For me, sushi is the perfect meal out- what you see is what you get. If you order carefully and avoid the soy sauce, you won't be bothered by a single allergen. Plus, the pickled ginger and green tea are great anti-inflammatories.
Things to look out for:
-cooked fish like unagi (eel). It is cooked with teriyaki/ soy sauce.
- tempura (it can be battered in rice or wheat flour, or a combination- better safe than sorry)
- anything labeled spicy
- artificial crab meat (it contains gluten)
- bonito (squid) flakes and rice seasoning. I have no idea what is in this but I'm betting it contains gluten
- salad with dressing
What I usually order:
- sashimi and nigiri sushi
- miso soup (avoid if you have a soy allergy)
- rolls: avocado roll, tuna roll, salmon and cucumber roll
My neighbourhood sushi place makes lots of specialty rolls- they have one with ingredients I can have! It is called the Boston roll: salmon, avocado, cucumber and tobiko (flying fish roe). Yum!
I like to share so I make sure my dining partners are aware of what I can and cannot eat. I also make sure to grab my fair share of wasabi before others use it (to prevent cross contamination) My boyfriend and I split a delicious sushi boat and I told him he could have everything on the left and I would have everything on the right. He got to enjoy a spicy tuna roll and I got to enjoy a lovely meal out without too much planning.
*note* if you have a serious gluten allergy it is important to advise the kitchen. Knives are often used to cut items with gluten and can contaminate your food. As always- ask your server if you have any doubts.
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