One of the most popular types of sushi is the sushi roll. There are two primary types of sushi rolls that are sold in restaurants and sushi bars both in Japan and in North America.
Seaweed called nori on outside of sushi is one variety of sushi rolls. The second type has nori inside the roll.
Presence of nori be it inside or outside changes dramatically the flavor and texture of sushi rolls.
Those who enjoy nori often prefer the style of sushi roll where the nori is on the outside of the roll. This style of sushi roll is called futomaki.
A sushi roll with the nori on the inside is called uramaki.
Futomaki is the more popular type of maki sushi roll, as it is considered the more traditional form. When you purchase a sushi roll from a restaurant, at a sushi bar, or even in the grocery store, you will generally see futomaki.
A typical futomaki sushi is vegetarian but has fish eggs as toppings. Generally futomaki is cut into pieces and then served. However, on certain Japanese festivals it is offered as a roll.
Since Japanese prefer to eat with their fingers, uramaki is not a preferred choice. Uramaki is sticky and difficult to eat with fingers or chopsticks. On top of that it falls apart under pressure. Moreover, a uramaki sushi roll is essentially non-vegetarian with fish eggs or sesame toppings.
Since most Americans do not fancy futomaki with its black coating, uramaki is the preferred form of sushi rolls.
Hosomaki is the unsung hero of the sushi roll family. Like futomaki, hosomaki is wrapped with the nori on the outside of the roll.
There are four primary types of hosomaki. These include Kappamaki, Tekkamaki, Negitoromaki and Tsunamayomaki.
Kappamaki cleanses the palette of raw fish dishes and its servings as its primary ingredient is cucumber.
Tekkamaki is the tuna sushi roll, named after the red color of the fish meat.
Negitoromaki is filled with tuna and scallions. Fatty tuna is commonly used in this type of sushi roll.
Last, but not least, is the tsunamayomaki, which is canned tuna and mayonnaise. This is considered a home style sushi, and can be made by virtually anyone easily. - 30241
Seaweed called nori on outside of sushi is one variety of sushi rolls. The second type has nori inside the roll.
Presence of nori be it inside or outside changes dramatically the flavor and texture of sushi rolls.
Those who enjoy nori often prefer the style of sushi roll where the nori is on the outside of the roll. This style of sushi roll is called futomaki.
A sushi roll with the nori on the inside is called uramaki.
Futomaki is the more popular type of maki sushi roll, as it is considered the more traditional form. When you purchase a sushi roll from a restaurant, at a sushi bar, or even in the grocery store, you will generally see futomaki.
A typical futomaki sushi is vegetarian but has fish eggs as toppings. Generally futomaki is cut into pieces and then served. However, on certain Japanese festivals it is offered as a roll.
Since Japanese prefer to eat with their fingers, uramaki is not a preferred choice. Uramaki is sticky and difficult to eat with fingers or chopsticks. On top of that it falls apart under pressure. Moreover, a uramaki sushi roll is essentially non-vegetarian with fish eggs or sesame toppings.
Since most Americans do not fancy futomaki with its black coating, uramaki is the preferred form of sushi rolls.
Hosomaki is the unsung hero of the sushi roll family. Like futomaki, hosomaki is wrapped with the nori on the outside of the roll.
There are four primary types of hosomaki. These include Kappamaki, Tekkamaki, Negitoromaki and Tsunamayomaki.
Kappamaki cleanses the palette of raw fish dishes and its servings as its primary ingredient is cucumber.
Tekkamaki is the tuna sushi roll, named after the red color of the fish meat.
Negitoromaki is filled with tuna and scallions. Fatty tuna is commonly used in this type of sushi roll.
Last, but not least, is the tsunamayomaki, which is canned tuna and mayonnaise. This is considered a home style sushi, and can be made by virtually anyone easily. - 30241
About the Author:
Kimikoshi Sumo is a Japanese food expert. Her sushi help website at http://www.hereishelp.com offers simple yet delicious sushi recipes. Kimi's cookbook about sushi "Introduction to Sushi" is jam packed with tips for making mouth watering sushi delicacies.
