Know about types of Sushi_

MAKI SUSHI : Large  sushi Roll

Maki sushi refers to hand made sushi roll that enclose some filling inside a roll of nori wrapped rice. It is often shortened to nori maki. There are various types of nori maki.

FUTOMAKI SUSHI : Thick Sushi Roll

Futomaki sushi is thick nori maki made with  a full sized sheet of nori, spread evenly with a layer of vinegared rice and enclosing several fillings and sometimes a dab of wasabi. A large variety of fillings may be used. Such as crispy vegetables, seafood ,  omelette and pickles, making it very tasty , versatile of sushi.

HOSOMAKI SUSHI :  Thin sushi roll

Hosomaki sushi is thin sushi roll that uses a half sheet of nori with less rice and single filling. It is rather easier to make than a thick sushi roll.

TEMAKI SUSHI : Hand made roll / Cone shaped

Temaki sushi is another type of sushi that is usually cone shaped or log shaped.  It is called a hand roll because it is usually constructed at the table by the person who is going to eat right away. Hand roll are made from a selection of fillings, along with sushi rice, and each one is rolled into quartered sheet of nori to form a cone that is eaten by hand.

URAMAKI : Inside Out Roll

As the name suggest the rice is on the out side of this roll rather that the inside. Usually the rice is decorated with tobbiko ( flying fish roe ), which can be orange or golden in color, or with roasted sesame seeds or tempura flakes.

CHIRASHI  :

This is the easiest type of sushi to make as it is simply sushi rice with other ingredients mixed in or placed over sushi served in a bowl. Traditionally the topping includes a variety of fish and shellfish, but these days a mixture of vegetables is also quite common.

NIGIRI :

Pieces of fish on the top of balls of sushi rice, sometimes a slice of roasted Nori (seaweed) is put on to bind the fish to the rice and to add flavour and eye appeal.

GUNKAN NIGIRI :There is another form of Nigiri called Gunkan Nigiri. Gunkan means boat and this sushi gets the name from the way the main ingredient is held in place on top of the sushi rice. It is in a boat shape. The three main types of sushi served as Gunkan Nigiri are Tobiko, Ikura (pictured), and Uni. Or chopped prawn / lobster mayo mixture.