If you told me when I first began this sushi series that the content would be continuing into a three-day span, I likely would have told you to take a hike. Alas, here we are, on our third day of discussing all things sushi.
I did state that there is a lot more to know about sushi than one may suspect upon initial thought, in my own defence.
That being said, there are far more varieties of this incredible food than I realized, so I suppose this sushi series has broadened my knowledge of the food to a further extent than I thought possible.
Again, this information comes from www.webstaurantstore.com.
“3. Maki (Makizushi)
“Maki sushi is made by layering a sheet of seaweed with vinegared rice and fillings. It’s firmly rolled into thin tubes and sliced into bite-sized pieces. When you look at a slice of maki sushi, you’ll see fillings on the inside, a coating of sticky rice, and a covering of thin seaweed paper (nori).
“Maki Sushi Meaning
“In Japanese, maki means ‘to roll.’ All sushi rolls that are wrapped in seaweed with fillings on the inside are considered maki sushi.
“Maki Roll vs Hand Roll
“The difference between a maki roll and a hand roll (temaki) is that maki sushi is firmly rolled and sliced into several bite-sized pieces. A hand roll is loosely rolled into a tube or cone shape and meant to be eaten whole as an individual serving.
“Types of Maki Rolls
- Hosomaki – Any small maki roll with only one filling is considered hosomaki sushi.
- Kappa Maki – This popular maki roll is made with seaweed, rice, and a cucumber filling.
- Tekka Maki – There are just three ingredients in tekka maki — seaweed, rice, and raw tuna.
- Futomaki – Futomaki means ‘fat roll’ and this maki contains several fillings.
“4. Uramaki (Uramakizushi)
“Uramaki sushi is rolled sushi with rice on the outside and nori on the inside. This ‘inside-out’ roll was created in Los Angeles by a sushi chef who wanted to appeal to American customers. Machita Ichiro noticed that Americans weren’t fond of the seaweed wrapping on traditional maki sushi, so he hid the seaweed on the inside.
“Traditional maki is still preferred in Japan, and uramaki is the most popular type of sushi in the US. Many of the sushi rolls referred to as ‘Special Rolls’ on a sushi menu are types of uramaki. It’s common for uramaki to be sprinkled with sesame seeds that cling to the sticky rice.
“Different Sushi Rolls
- California Roll – This popular roll contains a filling of crabmeat or imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber.
- Rainbow Roll – The rainbow roll is similar to a California roll, but with a topping of colorful slices of raw fish like tuna, salmon, and yellowtail.
- Dragon Roll – A dragon roll contains a filling of cucumber, grilled eel, and shrimp tempura with a topping of sliced avocado that resembles dragon scales.
- Spicy Tuna Roll – The spicy tuna in this roll is made by finely chopping raw tuna and mixing it with sriracha and sesame oil. It’s finished off with a topping of spicy mayo.
“5. Temaki (Temakizushi)
“Temaki sushi is a little different from the other types of sushi on our list. A temaki hand roll consists of a large seaweed cone stuffed with rice, fish, and other sushi fillings. Unlike maki rolls, temaki isn’t rolled with the precise method that produces uniform pieces of sushi. A temaki hand roll is a little more deconstructed and is meant to be eaten by hand as an individual serving.
“What Is a Sushi Burrito?
The sushi burrito, also called a sushirrito, is a fusion of temaki sushi with the overstuffed burritos that have become so popular in the last decade. While a temaki roll can be held in one hand, a sushi burrito is much larger. Instead of a flour tortilla, sushirittos are wrapped in a large nori sheet and feature typical sushi fillings like rice, fish, and vegetables.
“6. Chirashi (Chirashizushi)
“Chirashi is a lesser-known type of sushi that features a bed of sushi rice covered with toppings. The word chirashi means scattered, and it refers to the toppings placed on the sushi rice. But don’t be confused by the term. Neatness and precision play a part in ‘scattering’ the toppings over this sushi dish.
“Types of Chirashi
“There are several variations of chirashi sushi, but two of the most popular come from Tokyo and Osaka in Japan.
- Tokyo Style (Edomae Chirashi) – This style of chirashi sushi contains a topping of raw seafood like tuna, salmon, scallops, and squid.
- Osaka Style (Gomoku Chirashi) – Gomoku chirashi sushi is made with cooked ingredients and has a highly decorative appearance. It’s common to see lotus root and fish roe as toppings,” the web page explains.
I hope you learned as much as I did through these posts.
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