From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushi#Narezushi_.28old_style_fermented_sushi.29):
- Narezushi (熟れ寿司, lit. matured sushi) is an older form of sushi. Skinned and gutted fish are stuffed with salt, placed in a wooden barrel, doused with salt again, and then weighed down with a heavy tsukemonoishi (pickling stone). (more…)
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- Chirashizushi (ちらし寿司, lit. scattered sushi). A bowl of sushi rice with other ingredients mixed in (also refers to barazushi). It is commonly eaten in Japan because it is filling, fast and easy to make. (more…)
Loading ...From Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sushi#Oshizushi):
Oshizushi (押し寿司, lit. pressed sushi). A block-shaped piece formed using a wooden mold, called an oshibako. The chef lines the bottom of the oshibako with the toppings, covers them with sushi rice, and then presses the lid of the mold down to create a compact, rectilinear block. The block is removed from the mold and then cut into bite-sized pieces. This variety originates from the Kansai Region and is a favourite and specialty of Osaka.
Loading ...Sashimi is a type of sushi that includes raw fish and is served without rice. Sashimi is made with the highest quality fresh fish.
There are many variations of sashimi, and it is usually served according to the season. (more…)
Loading ...Temaki sushi is a form of sushi that is shaped into a cone. The filling is placed inside the nori seaweed cone. This type of sushi is eaten with your hand like a burrito.
This video does a good job of showing the preparation of temaki sushi:
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Loading ...Nigiri sushi is a bite-sized sushi that is served in pairs. It does not include nori seaweed. Usually, a piece of nigiri will include a ball or rice with a piece of fresh fish on top.
Traditionally, the presentation of nigiri should include as many colors as possible.
Here is a good video that shows how to make Nigiri Sushi:
Loading ...When you think of sushi, you are probably thinking of a maki roll. A maki roll is a roll of meat or vegetables and sushi rice in nori seaweed. The roll is then cut into bite-sized pieces. (more…)
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