Negihama Maki

Negihama maki is a type of sushi roll that is commonly found in Japanese restaurants in the USA. The name "negihama" comes from two Japanese words: "negi" which means green onion or scallion, and "ham" which is the Japanese pronunciation of the word "salmon" in English. So "negihama" essentially means "salmon and green onion."

Negihama maki is made by rolling sushi rice, nori (seaweed), and negihama (thinly sliced raw salmon and green onions) together into a cylindrical shape. The roll is then cut into bite-sized pieces, and served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

To eat negihama maki, you can dip each piece in soy sauce, add a small amount of wasabi if you like, and then eat it with a bite of pickled ginger. Negihama maki is a popular choice for sushi lovers because it has a fresh and light flavor, thanks to the combination of salmon and green onions.

If you are new to sushi, negihama maki can be a good starting point because it is not as strong-tasting as some other types of sushi, such as those made with raw tuna or eel. However, if you are not used to eating raw fish, you may want to start with sushi rolls that are made with cooked seafood, such as tempura shrimp or crab, before trying negihama maki.