Yesterday’s post covered the basics of sushi, and today’s will explore this delightful food to a further extent regarding the many different types of sushi that we savour and enjoy.
Well, allow me to clarify my former statement; for those of us who are privileged to enjoy sushi, as opposed to being repulsed by it, we will explore the different kinds that we know and love.
I knew there were quite a few different takes on sushi, but I didn’t really comprehend the extent to which sushi, in its many forms, can vary. Again, this information comes from www.webstaurantstore.com.
“1. Sashimi
“Technically, sashimi isn’t a type of sushi because it contains no rice. We’re including it in our sushi guide because it plays an important role in Japanese cuisine. Sashimi is thinly sliced fish or meat, often served raw. It can be any type of meat, but fish and seafood are the most common types of sashimi.
“Sashimi can also be cooked, like in the case of unagi (grilled eel). It’s common to serve slices of sashimi on a bed of daikon radish with a side of Asian sauces like ponzu, soy sauce, or a soy sauce substitute. No other toppings or fillings are added because sashimi is meant to highlight the fresh flavors of the fish.
“Sashimi vs Sushi
Sushi always contains rice, while sashimi is just slices of meat or fish. Sashimi could be considered ‘no-rice sushi.’
“Different Sashimi Types
- Sake – Raw salmon
- Ebi – Cooked shrimp
- Ahi – Raw tuna
- Unagi – Cooked freshwater eel
- Hamachi – Raw yellowtail
- Uni – Raw sea urchin
- Tako – Raw or poached octopus
“2. Nigiri Sushi (Nigirizushi)
Nigiri is a type of sushi that combines a pillow of vinegared rice with a topping of raw or cooked seafood. These two ingredients are all that’s needed to create a perfect match of flavors and textures. Nigiri sushi is considered a simplistic delicacy in Japan, a contrast to the complicated sushi rolls that are enjoyed here in the West.
“Nigiri vs Sushi
The difference between nigiri and sushi (maki) is that the rice in nigiri is pressed into a bite-sized mound, while maki sushi is rolled into a tube and sliced into rolls. Nigiri contains one piece of fish delicately placed on top, and maki rolls contain fillings on the inside.
“Types of Nigiri
- Ebi Nigiri – Cooked butterflied shrimp
- Tamago Nigiri – Cooked egg omelet
- Unagi Nigiri – Grilled freshwater eel
- Sake Nigiri – Raw salmon
- Hotate Nigiri – Fresh raw scallop
- Maguro Nigiri – Raw tuna,” the web page explains.
Check back again tomorrow for even more kinds of sushi.
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