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Chirashizushi | ||
 Chirashizushi is a form of sushi, a food well-known in the west and often mistaken for raw fish or raw seafood. Raw, slightly cooked or vinegared seafood is properly called sashimi. There are many types of sushi in Japan and rice is the common ingredient to all types. Nigiri, handmade sushi served in pairs, and maki (rolls) served as six slices, are the most commonly known in the west. Oshi is pressed rice cut into squares.History: The modern sushi was developed in the process of finding a method to preserve fish. This led to the fermentation of fish, which is traced back to the Southeast Asian region. For the process of fermentation of fish, salt and rice were used. |