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When one thinks of sushi, raw fish immediately comes to mind.  Sushi is not raw fish, although 90 percent of sushi is made with sashimi (raw fish).  In fact sushi means "seasoned rice". There are several different types of sushi:

Oshi-zushi (pressed sushi) ~ A mold is used to make the sushi.

Nigiri-zushi (hand-shaped sushi) ~ A small amount of rice (about two table spoons) is pressed into a two inch log. Wasabi (Japanese horseradish) is lightly spread over the rice, then a bite size piece of fish, egg, or vegetable is laid on top.

Maki-zushi (rolled sushi) ~ Fish or vegetable is rolled in rice and dried seaweed.

Maze-zushi (mixed sushi) ~ A mixture of rice, fish and vegetables is tossed like a salad.

Temaki-zushi (cone shaped) ~ Similar to maki, fish or vegetable, and rice is rolled into seaweed, like an ice cream cone.

Revolving sushi bars are basically considered the "fast food" of sushi, and they are very popular because they're inexpensive. A plate can go anywhere from 100 yen to 500 yen. If you're curious as to what Ken and I like to eat when we visit our local sushi bar, well I usually stick to the ebi (boiled shrimp) and kani (boiled crab). Ken on the other hand will try just about anything. His favorites are maguro (raw tuna), and ika (squid).

 
Relvolving sushi bar Squid anyone? Scott, Mark, & Ken

 

Would you like to know more about sushi, or get some great recipes? Check out these sites:

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