Sushi & Sashimi

The terms sushi and sashimi denote the traditional Japanese styles of preparing raw fish. Both are now very popular in the West, especially North America. Sushi refers to delicacies made with fish or shellfish molded on top of rice “fingers”, seasoned with vinegar and accompanied by a dab of wasabi (Japanese horseradish). Another popular variation, chirashi-sushi, is a dish of sliced raw fish laid on top of rice; cold pickled ginger is always served on the side as a decorative pale pink garnish and to refresh the palate between bites; soy sauce and wasabi are served for dipping. Sashimi is a more generic term for thinly sliced raw fish. It is often accompanied by seasoned rice and an assortment of pickled vegetables and may also be served with thin slices of Japanese omelet.