Best Sushi Fillings and Ingredients
- Raw or cooked fish
- Seafood
- Vegetables
- Condiments like soy sauce or wasabi
Ideal Number of Ingredients per Sushi Roll Filling
Use a maximum of 2-3 ingredients for optimal flavor.
Nori Usage in Sushi
Not all sushi needs to be made with seaweed.
Best Rice for Sushi
Japanese short-grain rice is ideal.
Cooking Sushi Rice
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until tender.
Sushi Burrito Customization
Fill sushi burritos with a variety of ingredients.
Utensils for Eating Sushi
Chopsticks or fingers are used to eat sushi in Japan.
Top Sushi Toppings
- Boiled shrimp (Ebi)
- Pulled Pork with Coleslaw
- Avocado
Popular Sushi Fillings and Toppings
- Bluefin tuna
- Fatty tuna (toro)
- Salmon
- Yellowtail
- Shrimp
- Sea urchin
- Octopus
- Squid
- Sweet egg omelette
Unique Sushi Toppings
- Minced fatty tuna
- Marinated mackerel
- Salmon roe
- Sea urchin
- Pickled burdock root
- Braised pork belly
Avocado as a Popular Sushi Topping
Its creamy texture and subtle flavor make it a favored choice.
Most Popular Sushi Roll in the U.S.
The California Roll is the top pick in a survey conducted across 21 states.
Expert Sushi Consumption
Healthy adults can safely consume 2-3 sushi rolls or 10-15 pieces per week.