Sushi: Sashimi, Nigiri, Maki, Uramaki, Temaki

Sushi (すし, 寿司, 鮨) is the Japanesepreparation and serving of specially prepared vinegared rice (鮨飯 sushi-meshi) combined with varied ingredients (ネタ neta) such as chiefly seafood (often uncooked), vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits. Styles of sushi and its presentation vary widely, but the key ingredient is sushi rice, also referred to as shari (しゃり), or sumeshi (酢飯). Sashimi (刺身) is thinly sliced, raw food. ... Seafood is most commonly eaten as sashimi, but other types of meats (such as beef, horse and deer) and foods (such as yuba tofu skin and konnyaku) can also be served assashimi. Some people confusesashimi with sushi. Unlike sashimi, sushi includes vinegared rice.