People often confuse sushi with sashimi. The difference however is in the rice. More specifically sushi is any dish that contains sushi rice a rice that has been seasoned with vinegar. Sashimi on the other hand refers to raw meat—usually fish but not always—that has been cut in a certain way. The word “sushi” is a combination of the words “su” and “meshi” which mean “vinegar” and “rice” respectively. Often this vinegared rice is paired with raw fish but it’s not uncommon to find items like Japanese omelets boiled meat or an assortment of vegetables on a sushi platter.
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Learn the difference between sushi sashimi and maki
Sashimi means “pierced meat” which is very often fish but can also be other types of protein such as red meat or game. Perhaps the most noticeable difference is that sashimi unlike sushi is served without rice. It is also usually served raw although some meats are often cooked to avoid the possibility of food poisoning or to enhance the texture. The various knife skills of the sashimi chef ensure that the sliced food looks nice and smooth on the plate regardless of whether the meat is cooked or not.
While the best way to learn about the differences between sushi and sashimi is to eat them there are elements of each that are helpful to be aware of. This knowledge will help you better enjoy the culinary experience when eating this Asian cuisine.
Nigiri and maki rolls are among the types of sushi you’ll find. Nigiri is that little oblong ball of rice that looks like it has a fish pompadour hairdo. Not all pieces of sushi have that hairdo though. Maki rolls for example wear an overcoat of nori seaweed omelet or thinly sliced cucumber. Inside the overcoat are the usual suspects: rice of course and proteins like raw tuna cooked crab chopped carrots or sweet potatoes to name a few. It’s the stuff that Costco sushi platters are made of although to be fair you’ll often see nigiri on those platters as well.
