The Chemical Building. Blocks of Life. Concept Outline. 3.1 Molecules are the building blocks of life. The Chemistry of Carbon. Because individual carbon. atoms can form multiple covalent bonds, organic molecules. can be quite complex. 3.2 Proteins perform the chemistry of the cell. The Many Functions of Proteins. Proteins can be cata-. lysts, transporters, supporters, and regulators. Amino Acids Are the Building Blocks of Proteins. Proteins. are long chains of various combinations of amino acids. A Proteinâs Function Depends on the Shape of the.
Fermented soy bean rolls are made into thin rolls or hand rolls. The natto is first mixed with soy sauce to get a thick consistency. In some cases, hot mustard is mixed inside (in this case, wasabi will not be used). Perilla leaf or sliced scallions are used as condiments. Also see: How to Make Sushi.
Ingredients and forms of sushi presentation vary widely, but the ingredient which all sushi have in common is rice (also referred to as shari (ããã) or sumeshi (é¢é£¯)). Sushi can be prepared with either brown or white rice. It is often prepared with raw seafood, but some common varieties of sushi use cooked ingredients or are vegetarian. Raw fish (or occasionally other meat) sliced and served without rice is called  sashimi . Sushi is often served with pickled ginger (ã¬ãª gari), wasabi, and soy sauce.