Chirashi Sushi

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood: Culinary Treasures from Our Waters

By John Ash

Published 2023

  • About

Chirashizushi, which comes from the Japanese word chirashi, meaning “to scatter,” consists of rice with a variety of toppings, including pieces of tuna or salmon sashimi, uni, squid, cucumber, shredded omelet, boiled prawns, and shiitake mushrooms. It can be found throughout the Japanese archipelago, and it’s so ubiquitous that it is often seen in grocery stores, food courts, and even convenience stores. Chirashizushi is often included as a bento box component, but its versatility an