Sushi
Sushi (すし, 寿司, 鮨)
Sushi (pronounced soo-shee) is a traditional Japanese dish that has gained significant popularity worldwide.
Etymology
The term "sushi" comes from an archaic Japanese language term meaning "sour tasting," a reference to the vinegar rice used in most sushi dishes.
Definition
Sushi is a dish primarily made of vinegared rice, usually accompanied by various ingredients such as seafood (often raw), vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits. The ingredients and presentation of sushi can vary widely, but the ingredient all sushi have in common is vinegared sushi rice.
Types of Sushi
There are several different types of sushi, including:
- Nigiri: A type of sushi where a slice of raw fish is pressed onto a ball of vinegared rice.
- Maki: This is sushi that's been rolled in seaweed (nori) with rice and various fillings.
- Sashimi: This is not technically sushi as it does not include rice, but it is often served with sushi. Sashimi is simply raw, thinly sliced fish or seafood.
- Chirashi: A bowl of sushi rice topped with a variety of sashimi and garnishes.
Related Terms
- Wasabi: A pungent green paste made from a plant of the cabbage family, often served with sushi.
- Gari: Pickled ginger, served as a palate cleanser with sushi.
- Soy Sauce: A condiment made from fermented soybeans, used as a dipping sauce for sushi.
- Nori: The seaweed used to wrap maki sushi.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sushi
- Wikipedia's article - Sushi
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