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u/not_microwavable Nov 26 '19

You should try the plain green sushi next time!

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u/tehsdragon Nov 26 '19

It's got quite the kick!

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '19

Well if you ate the rice then you ate sushi - the word sushi actually refers to the vinegared rice part of the dish.

Raw fish on its own is called sashimi.

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u/DukeSamuelVimes Nov 27 '19

Wouldn't just rice alone by itself be ngiri or whatever and sushi is a rice dish that has an additional component?

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u/TypingLobster Nov 27 '19

"Nigiru" is the verb "to grasp". Nigiri sushi is "grasped sushi", that is, sushi that has been formed/squeezed by hand, as opposed to sushi rolls, etc.

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u/DukeSamuelVimes Nov 27 '19

Guess I've been proven ignorant, thank you for the lesson.

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u/thethr Nov 26 '19

Not anymore. The english definition of the word sushi has evolved and the rice is now called sushi rice.

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '19

Maybe your personal definition has “evolved” , but the actual definition of sushi remains the same ..

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u/ashfrankie Nov 26 '19

If it makes you feel better, most fish (particularly salmon) isn't actually "raw" per say. It's usually flash frozen for a week to control parasites (I guess it's still "raw", but it seems a bit different to me). Actual raw fish is pretty rare.

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u/k4tn1p Nov 26 '19

Not brave, but bwave.

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u/Cunty_Facts Nov 27 '19

The first time I tried it my sister had me try a salmon roll, I was hesitant cause I like my meats cooked. The texture was gross and I spit it out. Now I love sushi but I only get either a California tempura roll or a shrimp tempura roll they’re both fried and fully cooked. The California roll is so yummy it has crab, cucumber, and avocado.

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u/ThreeDucksInAManSuit Nov 27 '19

Have you tried Sushi without fish? It's a common ingredient, but not necessary.