4 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUSHI THAT YOU SHOULD TRY
If you’re not Japanese and wish to know all there is to know about a few of the best sushi types out there, you’ve come to the right place. Sushi is one of Japan's most consumed meals, making it a cultural statement. Sushi combines rice seasoned with vinegar and raw fish with other condiments such as pickles of sorts, eggs, soya sauce, certain vegetables, caviar, and last but not least, wasabi giving it a unique taste. It is a fact that every Japanese person dearly loves sushi, but they’re not the only ones.
Japanese food has become a big market in many parts of the world. Any place it sets foot in. Be it an appetizer or a main course, sushi knows how to fit in. It is undeniably one of the healthiest food options making it trendy nowadays. Moreover, the diversity of sushi has resulted in the creation of many different versions of the Japanese-favorite dish. Let’s go on a trip to some of the most exciting and popular sushi types available on the market.
MAKI SUSHI
Maki sushi is the pioneering form of sushi. It consists of vinegar rice, a type of fish (preferably salmon), a few vegetables, and an egg (traditionally rolled in a thin sheet of food-grade seaweed). So many options are available to wrap maki sushi rolls in. These Maki Rolls have real crab meat mixed with different sauces and wrapped in thin sheets of cucumber. They’re unlike anything you’ve ever seen or had before and the most basic yet very delicious form of sushi. If you’re a first-timer, it is highly recommended to be tried before any other sushi.
NIGIRI SUSHI
Nigiri sushi is different from its peers. Precisely moulded pieces of rice topped with aesthetically cut premium quality fish lightly glazed with wasabi makes it a statement delicacy. Its charm almost entirely lies in how well and precisely the fish is cut, rendering it more flavour. Beef and horse meat have become a popular demand from those who are not big fans of fish. It is highly recommended for people who love adventure.
URAMAKI SUSHI
Similar to the Maki Sushi, Uramaki sushi is essentially a roll, but it’s rolled inside out, which means rice encloses a sheet of seaweed and some other condiments, including seasoning, egg, and pickles. To spice it up a bit, colourful and crunchy vegetables such as cucumber and cabbage are added to make it look like art. It’s a made in heaven match for people who are bored with Maki.
TEMPURA ROLLS
The most popular and westernized form of sushi is the comfort food of the locals. It’s everything sushi but deep-fried in a thin slurry of cornflour and water giving it a crispy crunch and texture to keep you wanting for more.
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