Sushi A Dozen

Sushi is a popular Japanese dish that has gained global popularity, and it's not uncommon to find it on menus in restaurants all over the world, including in the USA.

Sushi typically consists of vinegared rice and a variety of fillings, such as raw or cooked seafood, vegetables, and sometimes egg, wrapped in a thin sheet of seaweed called nori. There are many different types of sushi, including:

1. Nigiri: raw or cooked seafood or vegetables placed on top of sushi rice.

2. Sashimi: thin slices of raw seafood, typically served without rice.

3. Maki: rolled sushi with rice and fillings inside, often served with soy paper or nori seaweed on the outside.

4. Temaki: hand rolls, similar to maki, but shaped into a cone and usually served open-faced.

5. Uramaki: rolls with fillings wrapped inside the nori seaweed, rather than on top of the rice.

6. Inari: sweetened tofu pouches stuffed with sushi rice.

7. Chirashi: a dish made with a bed of sushi rice topped with raw or cooked seafood and vegetables.

In the USA, you can find sushi restaurants in many cities, especially in areas with a high concentration of Japanese or Asian populations. Some popular sushi dishes in the USA include:

1. California rolls: a popular variant of maki rolls that typically include imitation crab, cucumber, and avocado.

2. Spicy tuna rolls: maki rolls filled with spicy tuna mix, often served with soy paper.

3. Rainbow rolls: maki rolls with crab, cucumber, and avocado, topped with thinly sliced salmon, tuna, and white tuna.

4. Dragon rolls: deep-fried maki rolls filled with crab, cucumber, and avocado, topped with eel sauce and sesame seeds.

5. Philly rolls: maki rolls with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber.

6. New York rolls: maki rolls with spicy tuna mix, cucumber, and avocado, topped with tobiko and wasabi sauce.

7. Crunchy rolls: tempura-battered and deep-fried maki rolls filled with crab, cucumber, and avocado.

These are just a few examples of the diverse array of sushi options available in the USA. Each region and restaurant may have its own unique twist on traditional sushi, so be sure to explore and enjoy the different flavors and variations!