sushi
Vinegared rice with toppings
Sushi is a Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice combined with various ingredients, most commonly raw fish or seafood, though vegetable and cooked versions are also popular.
The rice is the essential component—the word itself refers to the seasoned rice, not the fish.
Common forms include nigiri (hand-pressed rice topped with fish), maki (rolled in seaweed), and sashimi-style presentations.
We grabbed sushi for lunch.
Sushi has become ubiquitous in Western dining, from high-end omakase restaurants to grocery store grab-and-go.
Hand-formed rice with topping
- makiRolled sushi in seaweed
- wasabiPungent green root paste
- noriDried edible seaweed sheets
- sakePurpose or interest
izakaya · omakase · itamae · temaki · chirashi · futomaki · uramaki · Tokyo
Large edible ocean fish
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
- eelElongated scaleless fish
- octopusEight-limbed sea mollusk
- shrimpSmall edible crustacean
yellowtail · scallop · crab · roe · tamago · cucumber · avocado · tobiko
Appetizing, not sweet
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
- depthDistance below surface
- richnessState of abundance
- soyProtein-rich Asian bean
miso · dashi · nori · shiitake · fermented · briny · oceanic · mouthfeel
Diner yields to chef
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- chefProfessional kitchen leader
- itamaeJapanese culinary professional
artisanal · plating · presentation · bluefin · kaiseki · counter · seasonal · sourcing
Flavored or battle-tested
Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- proteinFolded amino chain
- low-calorieMinimal food energy content
- freshNewly made, not stale
- rawIn original state
lean · selenium · iodine · nutrient-dense · heart-healthy · antioxidants · wholesome · light
nigiri
Hand-formed rice with topping
sake · izakaya · omakase · itamae · temaki · chirashi · futomaki · uramaki · Tokyo · kaiseki
tuna
Large edible ocean fish
shrimp · yellowtail · scallop · crab · roe · tamago · cucumber · avocado · tobiko · hamachi
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
soy · miso · dashi · nori · shiitake · fermented · briny · oceanic · mouthfeel · complexity
omakase
Diner yields to chef
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- chefProfessional kitchen leader
itamae · artisanal · plating · presentation · bluefin · kaiseki · counter · seasonal · sourcing · aged
seasoned
Flavored or battle-tested
omega-3
Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- proteinFolded amino chain
- low-calorieMinimal food energy content
- freshNewly made, not stale
raw · lean · selenium · iodine · nutrient-dense · heart-healthy · antioxidants · wholesome · light · clean
- cuisinelocal cuisine, regional cuisine, indigenous cuisine, ethnic food, traditional recipes
- diningrestaurant, menu, waiter, servers, waitress
- foodmeat, fish, meats, burger, casserole
- recipescasserole, lasagna, soup, stew, curry
- dishesmeatloaf, fried chicken, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, pot pie
- famous dishespizza, tacos, pad thai, paella, lasagna
sushibarbecue
Slow-cook over coals
stew · casserole · hot food · grilled steak · roast beef
sushimeatloaf
Baked ground beef dish
hamburger · Texas barbecue · Tex-Mex · bangers and mash · schnitzel
sushifast food
Speedy prepared meals
junk food · TV dinners · TV dinner · processed food · home cooking
- sushi barCounter serving raw fish
- sushi rollCylindrical Japanese rice preparation
- sushi knifeBlade for slicing raw fish
- sushi chefPrepares Japanese raw fish dishes
- sushi riceSeasoned grain for rolls
- sushi gradeSafe for raw consumption
sushis, sushi rice, sushi rolls, sushi roll, sushi burrito, sushi burritos, sushi train