Sushi is a very eclectic culinary art that involves many types of food and preparation. While raw fish is a rather major component traditionally associated with sushi, there are so many good options without raw seafood. Whether you’re just getting into sushi, prefer cooked ingredients, or have dietary restrictions, there is an enormous range of sushi types available to suit different tastes and preferences.
Here is a guide to some of the popular options of sushi that don’t have raw fish.
1. California Roll
Well, probably, the most popular sushi roll that does not contain raw fish is a California Roll. It usually contains imitation crab, real crab meat often, cucumber, and avocado, wrapped in rice seasoned and seaweed.
2. Ebi Nigiri
Ebi Nigiri consists of a very small quantity of vinegared rice topped with cooked shrimp, ebi. The shrimp can be boiled or steamed and sometimes lightly seasoned.
3. Tempura Roll
In the Tempura Roll, tempura comes with rice and vegetables, wrapped in seaweed. Common tempura ingredients include shrimp, sweet potato, and zucchini.
4. Vegetable Rolls
Vegetable rolls, such as cucumber rolls or avocado rolls, focus on fresh, crunchy vegetables wrapped with rice and seaweed. Examples of ingredients are cucumbers, avocados, and carrots.
5. Chicken Teriyaki Roll
A Chicken Teriyaki Roll is a fusion-style roll that is filled with grilled or cooked chicken topped with teriyaki sauce and combined with rice and vegetables. It is usually wrapped with seaweed and rice.
6. Unagi Nigiri
Unagi Nigiri consists of grilled eel, glazed with a sweet and savory eel sauce, and set on a mound of seasoned rice.
7. Tamago (Sweet Egg) Sushi
Tamago sushi features a slice of sweet, fluffy Japanese omelet, tamago, on top of a small mound of rice, held together with a strip of seaweed most of the time.
8. Futomaki (Thick Rolls)
Futomaki is a kind of maki roll that is usually filled with many fillings, mostly including cooked things such as tamago, cooked mushrooms, or pickled vegetables.
Summing Up!
Other than raw fish, sushi offers varieties to cater to every taste and dietary need. From the more common California Roll to the savory Chicken Teriyaki Roll, many sushi rolls combine cooked or vegetable ingredients. For both beginners and long-time lovers of sushi alike, such non-raw options open a chance to delve into flavors and artistry without the issue of raw seafood.
This post was written by a professional at Suhi Inc. Sushi Inc. is a vibrant restaurant that offers what is considered the best sushi St Pete. Opening its doors in 2013 and becoming a local staple by offering live music, traditional hand-rolled sushi and a friendly atmosphere, our guests always have a top notch experience. Customers love our award-winning, fresh and creative Sushi rolls, Nigiri, and Sashimi. With a larger selection of tempura, non-Sushi, and teriyaki options, we can accommodate every taste.