There are thousands of outstanding sushi restaurant in the
United States serving millions of foodies each year. Yet
many people remain intimidated by the sushi-dining process,
and never allow themselves to enjoy one of the healthiest,
more delicious cuisine styles on the planet.
To help beginning sushi lovers-to-be, we present the follow
glossary of basic sushi terms and definitions. This
information will help introduce to the world of sushi and
provide the knowledge to enter any Japanese restaurant and
order with confidence.
Basic Sushi Glossary
Aburage - Fried pouches made of tofu, cooked in water, sake
and soy sauce.
Agari - A delicious type of green tea.
Aji - A type of mackerel (also known as "Spanish Mackerel).
Akami - The leanest part of the tuna, Akami is cut from the
very back of the fish.
Anago - A conger eel found in salt water.
Anko-nabe - A popular variation of monkfish stew.
Baigai - Small water snails
Bara Sushi - A unique type of sushi in which sushi rice and
seafood ingredients are all mixed together and served.
California Roll - One of the most popular sushi dishes in
the United States. Includes crab meat, flying fish or
smelt and avocado.
Chutoro-maki - A marbled tuna roll
Ebi - Boiled shrimp (plain and simple!).
Engawa - The delicious meat that surrounds the muscle of
the scallop (can also refer to the muscle that controls a
halibut's fin).
Fugu - One of the most infamous types of sushi, fugu is a
blowfish that can be toxic if prepared incorrectly.
Futo-maki - A roll filled with cooked egg (sweetened),
rice, pickled gourd and vegetables.
Ika - Squid
Inada - A young yellowtail fish
Iso-don - A bed of sushi rice served beneath fish,
vegetables or a mixture of other items.
Kamaboko - This is a fish cake with pounded whitefish and a
mixture of cornstarch.
Kani - Crab meat
Kanpachi - A young yellowtail fish.
Katsu - Not technically sushi, Katsu refers to foods fried
using bread crumbs. The most popular type of Katsu is
Chicken Katsu.
Koi. Saltwater carp
Kombu and Konbu - These terms refer to kelp or dried
seaweed.
Kurodai - A dish using snapper.
Make Sushi - A sushi roll made using seaweed, rice and
vegetables at the core of the roll.
Maki-mono - Rice and fish rolled together and wrapped in
seaweed
Mochi - Sweet rice cakes
Mushimono - Refers to any steamed dish.
Philadelphia Roll - Another American favorite, a
Philadelphia Roll is a roll made with salmon, cream cheese
and vegetables.
Sake. A strong wine made from rice. An essential at most
sushi restaurants around the world.
Sashimi - This popular dish includes chilled raw fish
served without rice. (Fish is sliced)
Senbei - These thin rice crackers are usually served with
soy sauce or a variety of other seasonings.
Shirumono - The Japanese term for soup
Shoyu - Soy sauce
Suimono - A clear, but flavorful soup
Tako - Octopus
Tekka-don - A selection of raw tuna served over rice.
Wasabi - A spicy Japanese horseradish. If you've never
used Wasabi before, be careful your first time!
Yosenabe - A Japanese fish and vegetable stew.
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