"John Gaquin" > wrote in message
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>
> > wrote in message news:ui9Zb.587
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> > 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!
>
> My understanding from my time working in Japan years ago is that
'sashimi'
> denotes only the fish, whereas 'sushi' denotes the more formalized
> presentation, that may include rice, seaweed, etc. Neither word is a
> qualitative indicator.
>
>

"Sushi" refers specifically to the vinegared rice. You cannot have sushi
without rice.


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