Here's what Wikipedia has to say about this term : A staple food , or simply a staple , is a food that is eaten routinely and in such quantities that it constitutes a dominant portion of a standard diet for a given people, supplying a large fraction of energy needs and generally forming a significant proportion of the intake of other nutrients as well. Improve this answer.
Michael Rybkin Michael Rybkin Aha, just to verify that I got you right - check my comment on CharlieB's reply, please. It's the second alternative, right? Expected dishes are missing but sashimi is present despite that surprise.
KonradViltersten Yes. Konrad Viltersten Correct. At least, that's what it appears to be saying. KonradViltersten: I don't see the need for any connective such as " but ".
The original paragraph can be summarized as: "Characteristics of a formal meal in Japan: Rice goes last. There is no dessert. There is no Americanized, sweet, or fried food. There is usually raw fish.
In my experience in the US, there are Japanese restaurants where you can gorge yourself on sashimi as easily though perhaps not as cheaply as tempura, and others where sashimi is not on the menu. I would consider the latter kind of restaurant to have a limited menu, but I wonder if that kind is the typical kind in the experience of the writer of the quoted passage.
If so, to the writer, sashimi would not be one of the "usual" kinds of food, and far from a surprise, one would expect that the "usual" foods are likely to be replaced at least in part by sashimi.
Show 1 more comment. The second which is the meaning used in your example is: staple noun: staple; plural noun: staples a main or important element of something. Example: "bread, milk, and other staples" So in your example, this means that although the usual dishes that we see in Japanese restaurants in other countries are not included in the set meals, Sashimi is always available and is considered a main dish.
CharlieB CharlieB 1 1 silver badge 8 8 bronze badges. Nope, sorry. Still don't get it. I understand there are multiple meanings and it's obviously not the office supply here.
But what do they mean in the quoted text? As I wrote in the question - it seems that they mention that despite the common expectation based on what we're familiar with in the West, x, y and z are not present in the restaurant in Japan.
Then - sashimi is a staple. Is it a main part of the expected but missing dishes? Or is it such an important part of the cuisine so that it is present despite the other dishes missing?! Konrad Viltersten: Your question is really not about the word staple but about the apparent lack of a connective word like however or nonetheless.
You're questioning the underlying logic of the syntax, not the meaning of the word. KonradViltersten updated my answer. I can't comment below Michael's answer, but what you put there is correct. One way or the other, I wasn't sure which way the author was leaning.
I assumed that it's due to my ignorance of some aspect of the English language and made a judgement call diagnosing it as word in context. Read the full breakdown of the difference between sashimi and sushi. Should sashimi or sushi be used in the following sentence? Beautifully balanced, it is delicious on its own but even better with sushi or sashimi.
Even when presented with a gorgeous sashimi platter, Lavigne still waxes poetic about that commercial Kitty. Ninja, a stop that caused a minor blockade on Oak Street, serves one of the most experimental po-boys—a sashimi creation.
At my restaurant, I even serve raw octopus sashimi with just sea salt. Pad Thai, coconut soup, tikka masala, curried goat, sashimi , and crudo. Fish boiled with a little salt, sashimi sliced raw fish —and don't forget the kamaboku fish paste.
See to it that a meal is ready at even; not much, sashimi sliced raw fish and wine. New Word List Word List. Even so, sushi and sashimi have similarities. They're both bite-sized, and they are both seasoned with things like soy sauce, ginger , and wasabi. And both happen to pair well with beer or sake. Maguro Tuna : Made from bluefin tuna , this fish is divided into grades based on fat content. Akami comes from the top of the fish, along the backbone, and is the leanest.
Toro comes from the belly of the fish, and is the fattiest part. Sake Salmon : Salmon is among the most popular sashimi, and like the tuna, the meat from the belly is more fatty and succulent. Because salmon can carry parasites, eating raw salmon is a cause for concern. The solution is to use either farmed salmon, which is free from parasites, or wild caught salmon that has been frozen to kill any such parasites. Hamachi Yellowtail : Another of the most popular fish for sashimi, hamachi has a rich, buttery flavor.
The belly is usually used for making sashimi and the upper part of the fillet is used for nigiri sushi. Hirame Flounder : This mild-flavored, firm white fish can be white with hints of pink if taken from the top side of the fillet, or grey with dark veins if from the bottom. It's most desirable when caught in the winter, because that's when its fat content is highest. It can be aged for several days to maximize flavor and texture. Saba Mackerel : This oily, strong-flavored fish is another favorite, especially when extremely fresh.
It's often cured with vinegar and salt before serving. Tai Sea Bream : Another white fish, tai sashimi is firm and savory, with a slightly sweet flavor, it can be farmed or wild-caught. It's traditionally cured between layers of kelp to bring out more complex umami flavors.
Katsuo Bonito : The fat content of this red-fleshed fish can vary, and its strong flavors lend it to being served with green onions, ginger and wasabi. Other sashimi varieties include ika squid , tako octopus , hotate scallop , ikura salmon roe , and uni sea urchin. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content.
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