Sushi Guide: From Maki To Nigiri, Here Are 8 Types Sushi

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1. Nigiri sushi

A slice of raw fish (usually seafood like salmon, tuna, or shrimp) is served over a compacted mound of rice, often with a touch of wasabi.

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2. Sashimi

While not technically sushi (as it doesn't include rice), sashimi consists of thinly sliced raw fish or seafood, often served with soy sauce and wasabi.

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3. Maki sushi

Rolled sushi typically includes rice and various ingredients (like fish, vegetables, and sometimes even fruits) are wrapped in seaweed (nori) and sliced into bite-sized pieces.

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4. Temaki sushi

Also known as hand rolls, these are cone-shaped rolls of nori filled with rice, seafood, and vegetables.

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5. Uramaki sushi

Inside-out rolls, where the rice is on the outside, are wrapped around seaweed, and filled with ingredients like fish, avocado, cucumber, and crab.

6. Chirashi sushi

A bowl of sushi rice topped with a variety of sashimi, vegetables, and other ingredients is served like deconstructed sushi.

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7. Oshi sushi

It is a pressed sushi where rice and toppings are pressed into a rectangular mould, often topped with fish or other toppings.

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8. Inari sushi

Sweet pouches of fried tofu (inari) are filled with sushi rice.

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These are just a few examples of the wide variety of sushi available, each with its own unique flavours and presentations!