Sushi and rolls - today these oriental dishes captivate the hearts and stomachs of gourmets around the world. However, not every "sushifanat" knows what is the difference between the two types of Japanese delicacies.
Appetizing rolls and sushi are ideal for fans of healthy food, exotic delights and those who are on a diet. Unusually tasty and healthy food allows you to get enough quickly enough, getting maximum pleasure. It is noteworthy that sushi and rolls are the closest "relatives", more precisely, rolls are considered one of the varieties of sushi. Although today, portioned pieces rolled into rolls have many variations of their own. How can sushi differ from rolls?
Distinctive features of sushi and rolls
Often, sushi and rolls are confused, passing off one for another, which misleads the uninitiated. Sushi are lumps of boiled rice, on which are lined strips of eel, octopus, shrimp, pieces of salmon, etc. For convenience, sushi is often fixed with a strip of nori.
The beautiful shape of the rolls is given by twisting the "sausage" of the selected products with the help of a bamboo mat. And sushi is traditionally cooked by hand, giving a rounded shape to the rice cake.
Rolls are similar to small rolls, the ingredients for which can serve not only seafood, but also fruits, cheese, vegetables, meat. Depending on the type, the rolls can be wrapped in nori leaves, and uramaki rolls are also popular today. This is the name of the “inside out” rolls, in which there is no nori algae, and pieces of fish play the role of the shell.
Another difference between the two types of Japanese culinary masterpieces is that, as a rule, in sushi restaurants, sushi is served by the piece, while rolls are served in portions of six or eight pieces. Assorted sets are also widespread today, and sushi and rolls with different fillings can be components of such sets. You can order fashionable rolls and sushi even as a snack; autosushi and couriers of sushi bars serve to deliver mouth-watering dishes.
Sushi or rolls - what to choose?
The wide range of rolls and sushi allows anyone to find a delight to their liking. Treats can be vegetarian, spicy, sweet, hot, baked, in a word, for every taste. It is recommended to wash down sushi and rolls with green tea or plain water; the bright combination of ingredients will also set off warm sake.
Sushi must be served cold, while rolls can be warm.
Both rolls and sushi are served with Chinese sticks or hasi, seasonings - soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger. By the way, pieces of ginger are not only eaten, they are used as a brush. By dipping the pink slices in the sauce, you can brush the sushi with liquid, which is difficult to dip in the seasoning. Also, ginger serves to cleanse the mouth, prepare taste buds for the perception of a new dish.
