Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish made with vinegared rice combined with a variety of ingredients, such as raw or cooked seafood, vegetables, and sometimes egg or tofu. The riceβnot the raw fishβis what defines sushi.
Some common types include:
Nigiri: Hand-formed rice topped with a slice of fish or other ingredient.
Maki: Rice and fillings rolled in seaweed and sliced into bite-sized pieces.
Temaki: A cone-shaped seaweed roll filled with rice and ingredients.
Sashimi: Thinly sliced raw fish served without rice. Although often served alongside sushi, sashimi is not sushi.