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Sushi and Japanese Cuisine Basics

Sushi types, key ingredients, and etiquette, plus other staple Japanese dishes and cooking terms.

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What is nigiri sushi?
Hand-formed rice topped with raw fish or other toppings
What is maki sushi?
Rice and ingredients rolled in seaweed
What is temaki?
Hand roll shaped like a cone, held in the hand to eat
What is uramaki?
Inside-out roll with rice on the outside
What is sashimi?
Thinly sliced raw fish served without rice
What is chirashi?
Bowl of sushi rice topped with various raw ingredients
What is nori?
Dried seaweed sheet used to wrap sushi
What is wasabi?
Green horseradish paste with a sharp, hot flavor
What is shoyu?
Japanese soy sauce
What is mirin?
Sweet rice wine used in Japanese cooking
What is sake?
Japanese rice wine served hot or cold
What is dashi?
Japanese broth made from fish stock and kelp
What is sushi vinegar?
Seasoning made from rice vinegar mixed with sugar and salt
What is panko?
Japanese-style breadcrumbs used for frying
What is miso?
Fermented soybean paste used in soups and cooking

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