On Thu, 19 Feb 2004 20:48:26 GMT, wrote:

>Is the fish used for sashimi by definition (or usually) a higher
quality
>than used for sushi, or is it just cut differently and served without
>rice? Thanks!

FYI We in Hawaii live relatively closely to Japan--and we have a lot
of Japanese influence as a result. The word <sashimi> means fresh raw
fish. The word <sushi> means a roll of rice, with small bits of
tastes in the very middle and covered in black dried seaweed-nori. I
know <sushi> has evolved to become an even fancier thing with mayo,
avocado, etc etc..... but its generic meaning is as I described. I
often stifle a grin when I see people further away from Japan that we
are, use the terms inter changeably. I agree with the post ahead of
mine, you always only want the freshest fish whether for sashimi or in
sushi.
aloha, Thunder
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