{"id":5836,"date":"2025-06-17T13:03:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T11:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/sushi\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T15:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:21:51","slug":"sushi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/sushi\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Sushi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"K2FeedImageers\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/42121f00ffc451d0c288e11c1f28cbd4_S.jpg\" alt=\"Sushi\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"K2FeedIntroText\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">All About Sushi<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Japan\u2019s favorite dish is gaining more and more fans across America, Europe, and Greece. It is a traditional Japanese specialty based on rice seasoned with a delicate vinegar dressing, combined with seafood and other ingredients. In most cases, it is served with soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Types of Sushi<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Sushi is prepared in several variations. Aside from <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"71\">Sashimi<\/b>, which is simply fresh raw fish and an excellent source of protein, the most common types are:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Nigiri:<\/b> Hand-pressed rice topped with a fillet of raw fish or seafood. Popular toppings include crab, tuna, and shrimp (without seaweed).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Maki:<\/b> Meaning &#8220;rolled sushi,&#8221; these are cylindrical in shape. The exterior is usually wrapped in roasted seaweed (<b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"114\">nori<\/b>), while the interior contains rice along with vegetables, fruit (avocado or cucumber), and raw fish or seafood.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Uramaki:<\/b> Also known as &#8220;inside-out&#8221; rolls, where the rice is on the outside and the seaweed is on the inside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Gunkan:<\/b> These resemble maki but are boat-shaped; instead of just rice, they are typically topped with authentic Japanese caviar (<b data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"129\">ikura<\/b>) or other soft ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Handroll (Temaki):<\/b> Conical-shaped sushi designed to be eaten by hand. The nori casing holds the rice and various fillings like vegetables or raw fish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Popular Variations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">As sushi grows in global popularity, chefs have created numerous variations.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Shrimp Nigiri:<\/b> A lighter version of the traditional nigiri, replacing salmon with shrimp for a delicious taste with less fat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Spicy Tuna Roll:<\/b> A maki-style roll featuring tuna paired with a spicy sauce.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">California Roll:<\/b> Named after its place of origin, this popular roll is made with avocado, cucumber, and crab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Dragon Roll:<\/b> A visually impressive roll where eel is often replaced or complemented by other seafood and fish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Salmon Sashimi:<\/b> Pure, thinly sliced raw salmon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tempura Roll:<\/b> A great option for those who prefer cooked ingredients, featuring crispy fried tempura inside the roll.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sushi Accompaniments<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">To &#8220;tie&#8221; the dish together, sushi is always served with specific side items:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flavour-factory.gr\/en\/product\/blue-dragon-soy-sauce-blue-dragon-soy-sauce-150ml\/\">Soy Sauce<\/a>:<\/b> Since sushi rice is seasoned but not salty, soy sauce is essential to elevate the flavour.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pickled Ginger (Gari):<\/b> These thin, marinated slices of ginger have a strong, refreshing taste. They are primarily used to cleanse the palate between different types of sushi.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orientalexpress.eu\/en\/product\/wassabi-oriental-express-polish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wasabi<\/a>:<\/b> A very spicy green paste made from Japanese horseradish (not a mushroom). It is used to bring out the bold flavours of the fish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All About Sushi Japan\u2019s favorite dish is gaining more and more fans across America, Europe, and Greece. It is a traditional Japanese specialty based on rice seasoned with a delicate vinegar dressing, combined with seafood and other ingredients. In most cases, it is served with soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger. 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