what is sushi

Sushi is a Japanese dish that consists of vinegared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, and a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, often raw, and vegetables. The word "sushi" refers to the sour flavor of the vinegared rice, which is the most important ingredient. Sushi rice is a medium-grained white rice prepared with vinegar and other seasonings such as salt and sugar. There are two main types of sushi: nigiri and maki. Nigiri sushi is an oval-shaped mound of rice with a slice of fish or seafood on top, while maki sushi is rolled into a tube and sliced into bite-sized pieces. Sushi can be served with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce, and is often garnished with vegetables, such as daikon radish or pickled daikon. Sashimi, which is slices of raw fish alone, is not sushi because it isnt accompanied with rice.