'I thought sushi was haram - then I found some that's halal'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWith fish being halal I always presumed that sushi would be okay to eat as a Muslim. However, many years ago I learned that a common ingredient used for the Japanese delicacy was mirin.
Mirin,or rice wine is a type of rice wine that is similar to sake, is commonly used in Japanese food and contains low levels of alcohol - making it haram.
This meant that I very rarely ventured into the culinary world of Japanese food, let alone sushi. However, this has recently changed thanks to the takeaway sushi spot on Oxford Road.
One Sushi opened back in December, under the name Ikkan Sushi, but has since had a name change. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. It has become a popular sushi spot in Manchester and, with their whole menu being halal, it gave me a chance to finally try the famous cuisine.
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