| Name / Japanese Name |
Image |
Description |
| Tuna / Toro |
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The most popular fish. Served raw. |
| Salmon / Sake |
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Probably a close second in popularity. Also served raw. |
| Shrimp / Ebi |
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This is usually served steamed |
| Eel / Unagi |
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If you haven't had sushi, you may not have had eel before. This one is cooked and covered with a sweet sauce. |
| California Roll |
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An American invention, but easily the most popular sushi item and a great choice to try first |
| Tuna Roll |
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This roll is more traditional and has a simple, fresh taste. |
| Soy Sauce |
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Goes great with sushi |
| Ginger |
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Pickled ginger is eaten in between bites of sushi to "cleanse the palate." |
| Wasabi |
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Usually mixed into soy sauce, this is a paste similar to horseradish. Be very careful, it is extremely hot, so you only need a little to get the flavor. |
| Nori |
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Nori is a seaweed paper that is used for making rolls. |