sushi chef
Raw fish expert
A sushi chef is a cook who specializes in preparing sushi—the Japanese cuisine of vinegared rice combined with raw fish, seafood, and vegetables.
The term implies skilled knife work and knowledge of fish selection, rice preparation, and presentation.
In Japanese, the formal title is *itamae*, with *shokunin* reserved for true masters.
The sushi chef sliced the tuna with practiced precision.
- rice vinegarFermented grain condiment
- bamboo matWoven grass floor covering
- Japanese cuisineFood from Tokyo's homeland
- seasonal ingredientsFoods at peak availability
- fish filletingRemoving bones from catch
avocado · itamae · traditional recipes · chopsticks · white coat · cucumber · omakase · counter seating · food safety standards · nigiri · cutting board · raw fish · food stylist · toro · fish market · regional variations · wasabi · soy sauce
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culinary skill and training tradition
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