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The roll contributed to sushi's growing popularity in the United States by easing diners into more exotic sushi options. [29] Sushi chefs have since devised many kinds of rolls, beyond simple variations of the California roll. It also made its way to Japan ("reverse imported"), [30] where it may be called California maki or Kashū Maki (加州 ...
Chirashi-zushi (ちらし寿司, scattered sushi) is a bowl of sushi rice topped with a variety of raw fish and vegetables/garnishes (also refers to barazushi) [1] [2] [3] Inari-zushi (稲荷寿司, fried tofu pouch) is a type of sushi served in a seasoned and fried pouch made of tofu and filled with sushi rice. [1] [3]
Originally called "Tojo-maki", Tojo later changed the name to California roll because of its popularity with visitors from Los Angeles. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Tojo's is also known for its omakase , a Japanese term meaning "I'll leave it to you", in which patrons leave the selection of the menu to the chef.
For many Americans, a California roll is their first foray into the world of sushi. Purists however have derided the fusion food as “not real sushi” — but to put it bluntly: the roll gets a ...
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The California roll has been influential in sushi's global popularity; its invention often credited to a Japanese-born chef working in Los Angeles, with dates assigned to 1973, or even 1964. [130] [131] The dish has been snubbed by some purist sushi chefs, [130] and also likened to the American-born chop suey by one scholar. [131]
Nigirizushi (握り寿司): Sushi with the ingredients on top of a block of rice. Makizushi ( 巻き寿司 ): Translated as "roll sushi". Seasoned rice and seafood or other ingredients are placed on a sheet of seaweed ( nori , dried laver) and rolled into a cylindrical shape, then sliced into smaller rounds.