What flavors are there for sushi fillings?

Japanese sushi is a famous snack all over the world, and its unique flavor makes many people fall in love with it. The taste of sushi mainly depends on the fillings inside. There is no strict rule on the flavor combination of the fillings. It all depends on your own washing and taste. Moreover, there are already so many types of sushi in the world, and the combination of each type of sushi with different fillings is even more dazzling.

There are many types of sushi. According to different production methods, it can be divided into nigiri sushi, rolled sushi, gunkan sushi, tea towel sushi, twisted sushi, Inari sushi, stick sushi, chirashi sushi, hand-rolled sushi, persimmon sushi, box sushi, rice dumpling sushi, deformed sushi, creative sushi, fancy sushi, cake sushi, etc.; among rolled sushi, it can be divided into seaweed sushi rolls, egg skin sushi rolls, tofu skin sushi rolls, etc. according to the different packaging materials used. Depending on the ingredients used, it can be divided into tuna sushi, clam sushi, abalone sushi, Aoyagi sushi, bream sushi, squid sushi, shrimp sushi, ube sushi, etc. According to the shape of the sushi itself, it can be divided into Taimaki sushi, Hosomaki sushi, Water Drop sushi, etc. (the sushi roll wrapped with a whole sheet of seaweed is called "Taimaki" (i.e. thick roll), and the one wrapped with only half a sheet is called "Hsomaki").

There are many types of sushi, and the choice of ingredients is also wide. The main raw material commonly used for sushi is sushi rice (high-quality japonica rice), which is characterized by white color and round grains. The rice cooked with it is not only elastic and chewy, but also has great stickiness. The raw materials used for the outer wrapping of rolled sushi are commonly high-quality nori or seaweed, kelp, egg skin, tofu skin, spring roll wrapper, and Chinese cabbage. The fillings of sushi are rich and varied, and best reflect the characteristics of sushi. The ingredients used for the filling include marine fish, crab meat, shellfish, freshwater fish, fried eggs and seasonal fresh vegetables such as mushrooms, cucumbers, lettuce and so on.

The ratio of sushi refers to the ratio of rice to water when cooking sushi rice, the ratio of salt, sugar and vinegar when preparing sushi vinegar, and the ratio of vinegar to rice when preparing sushi rice.

Authentic sushi can have a variety of flavors such as sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty. Therefore, when eating sushi, you should match the condiments according to the type of sushi. For example, when eating rolled sushi, because the fillings include sashimi, fresh shrimp, etc., you need to dip it in thick soy sauce and apply an appropriate amount of green mustard; but when eating nigiri sushi, it is best not to dip it in soy sauce, so that you can taste its original flavor. In addition to thick soy sauce and green wasabi, sushi also has more important condiments: vinegar and ginger. Eating sushi with a piece of vinegar ginger not only helps to enhance the flavor, but also makes the sushi more refreshing and delicious.