Rex Trulove
I sometimes wonder what the Japanese must think about the propensity of Americans (and others) for the misuse of the word ‘sushi’. I’d imagine that some of them are quietly amused, even though the difference is so simple to understand.
Sushi is seasoned rice that is cooked in a specific way. It may or may not contain meat or fish.
Sashimi is raw fish or meat. It may or may not be served with sushi rice.
Americans tend to think that sushi is raw meat and fish. In fact, many are surprised when they learn that sushi is the rice. Japanese restaurants tend to understand that Americans are confused about this issue, so if you go into an authentic Japanese restaurant and order sushi, you are likely to get sushi with sashimi.
This is good business sense on the part of the Japanese restaurants, though I can imagine a potential issue that could arise if someone who actually knew the difference between sushi and sashimi ordered sushi and complained when it was served with raw meat or fish.
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Question of
Have you eaten sushi or sashimi?
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Yes
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No
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I love sushi with sashimi
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I’ll pass on the sashimi–I prefer my fish and meat cooked, thank you
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I’ll eat sushi but pass on the sashimi because I don’t eat meat or fish
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Question of
Did you know the difference between sushi and sashimi?
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Yes
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No
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I tried sashimi for the first time in China and i rally liked it, a very new experience
That is quite interesting. Sashimi isn’t a Chinese dish, it is Japanese and often the two don’t see eye to eye.
I had worked in a Japanese software house for some years but I still couldn’t come to terms with sushi and sashimi.
The sushi isn’t too bad, but then, I’ve always liked rice. I eat a lot more potatoes than I do rice, but I still like rice.
I have not tried either. I love having smoked salmon on crackers.
Although smoked salmon isn’t technically cooked, it isn’t raw, either. I very much enjoy smoked salmon and smoked trout.
I just love sushi and salmon sashimi!!
I know a number of people who do. I’ve eaten raw trout, a long time ago when I was extremely hungry, but I didn’t have any rice with it and there was nothing to dip it in. Basically, the trout was caught, cleaned, and eaten.
I have never tried it but I am curious about it.
Sashimi is all the craze in the US, though most people here think it is sushi, not realizing that the sushi is the rice. It can be found in most authentic Japanese restaurants.
I have tried the sushi they sell at the local grocery store. I like it. But it is probably an Americanized version of sushi. https://virily.com/food-drink/world-cuisine-sushi-for-sushi-lovers/
You’re probably right. I rather like sushi because I like the seasonings they add to the rice. However, although I’ve eaten raw fish and meat in survival training, I much prefer having it cooked, so I’m not crazy about sashimi.