Types and names of rolls and sushi. Description, cooking features, photo

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For many years, rolls and sushi have been very popular among people all over the world. The names of rolls and sushi are very different, as are the dishes themselves. There are many options for them: different components, different tastes and, accordingly, compositions that are different from each other. All this makes gourmets try new types of products and choose the ones they like the most.

Many people believe that sushi and rolls are the same thing, but in fact there is some difference between these two delicacies. There are several types of sushi and rolls, and each of them has its own name.

Sushi and rolls: the difference between dishes

Before describing the names of rolls and sushi, it is necessary to find out how these dishes differ from each other. Sushi is a traditional snack from the Land of the Rising Sun. The composition of the dish includes smoked or raw fish fillets cut into thin slices, seafood, vegetables and rice cooked in a special way.

Otherthe names of the rolls sound like "makizushi" or "maki", which translates as "twisted sushi" (sushi) - this is one of the varieties of the previous dish, for the preparation of which a special bamboo mat is needed. Pressed norii algae are applied to it. Then rice is laid on the elevators in an even layer, and on top - some other stuffing. After that, the mat can be rolled up in the form of a sausage and cut into thin small slices.

Sushi consists only of seafood and rice, while other products can be put in rolls. Sushi is only served cold, and certain types of rolls are only served warm.

The story of two delicacies

According to one version (it is the most common), sushi was first prepared in Southeast Asia. Then the delicacy came to China and only then reached Japan. But there is another story about the appearance of the dish and the name of rolls and sushi. According to this version, the delicacy was invented by the Japanese. The legend tells that Emperor Keiko XII, who ruled in the 13th century, once tried a new dish. The taste of the food delighted Keiko. The dish was raw sea clams seasoned with vinegar. This dish gave rise to the sushi we know today.

Unlike sushi, rolls were first prepared not in Japan, but in Los Angeles, USA. Here, classic sushi has been modified to suit the preferences of Americans. Ichiro Mashita, Japanese chef working at a restaurant in Los Angelesin 1973 he cooked this dish for the first time. Hence the names of sushi and rolls "California" and "Philadelphia" appeared. Rolls are still called these names.

Varieties and names of rolls

There are many types of rolls in modern cooking (the names of some types are associated with the titles of American cities). Consider some of the varieties of rolls and the features of their preparation.

Rolls "California". Shrimps, chaplain caviar and a Japanese omelet are required for their preparation. Caviar gives the dish an orange hue and a piquant taste

• Philadelphia rolls. The title of this variety was given not so much by the name of one of the US states as by the name of the most delicate cheese, which is surprisingly combined with tobiko caviar and salmon. Such rolls have simply unsurpassed taste.
• Miami Rolls. They are a dish of smoked eel, crab and Philadelphia cheese. The dish also includes pieces of avocado and salmon, teriyaki sauce, sesame and tobiko caviar. This is one of the most high-calorie rolls.
• Fukinizhe Rolls. Prepared from a mixture of eel, squid, cucumber, salmon, sea bass, shrimp, tuna and lecedra. All components are seasoned with hot sauce. The taste of the finished dish cannot be compared with any other type of rolls.
• Hosomaki, or monorolls. These are thin rolls wrapped on the outside with seaweed. The filling of such a dish consists of rice, fish or any one seafood. These are the traditional and most popular Japanese rolls.

Varieties and names of sushi

The names of rolls with photos can be seen in our article. Here you can also get acquainted with some types and names of sushi. So, the most popular sushi are:

• Nigiri sushi. The classic version of the preparation of the dish, which looks like a piece of oblong rice, covered with a slice of very fresh fish. Instead of fish, you can use any other seafood (tuna, shrimp, octopus or squid will do). Nigiri must be served with soy sauce or wasabi.
• Futomaki sushi. The peculiarity of this dish is that most often norias are located outside. The cylindrical delicacy is stuffed with several ingredients.



• Nared sushi. This is the "forefather" of the nigiri. Previously, this delicacy was prepared as follows: fish was s alted in a barrel and kept in water for about one hour. Then they alternately laid it out in layers with rice and left it in a barrel for some more time. It was possible to use the product only after six months. Today, nared sushi is prepared in much the same way, only special small forms are used instead of barrels.

Benefits of sushi and rolls

A lot is said about the benefits and dangers of these dishes. No matter what anyone says, rolls (types and names, photos are presented in our review) are an incredibly useful product. It uses rice, which cleanses the human body, stimulates the intestines, removing toxins. Rice also contains many minerals and vitamins. And the meat of sea fish used forcooking rolls, is considered dietary, but enriched with many useful substances that have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the brain.

Something interesting about rolls and sushi

Earlier, the name "sushi" in Japan was written with a single hieroglyph, which meant fish. Today, the same hieroglyph stands for longevity.

Almost all roll chefs are men. And most restaurants in Japan refuse to hire female chefs at all. They motivate their decision by the fact that women have a higher body temperature, and therefore they are not capable of preparing such a delicate dish. The Japanese claim that a difference of two to four degrees affects the taste of the final delicacy.

If you want to cook real sushi or rolls, it is recommended to use only short round rice for the dish.