Has Sushi been given a bad name?

I just watched Jiro Dreams of Sushi on Netflix today. It was a nice documentary on a sushi chef in Japan. It was very interesting to watch how much goes into making sushi when you have a passion for it. Even so, it was mentioned in the documentary how grocery stores or malls have sushi on conveyor belts that are just being pumped out. While I was watching it I was making simple sushi rolls at home. It wasn't anything fancy, it was sesame seeds, rice, nori roll, cucumber and lobster. With wasabi, pickled ginger & coconut aminos (I can't have soy). I had two rolls for 450 calories and it definitely filled me up!

who ever told you that oughta be strung up and horse whipped...sushi is God's little treasure from Japan

Some places that pass of what they call sushi gives it a bad name. Hard to find good sushi.

I guess some rolls would come out to a lot of calories because of cream cheese/tempura/mayo but there are tons of things you can get without any of that. I usually just opt for the sashimi and have some super guilt free protein.

Another thing I've noticed...some people order a LOT of sushi. Like 4-5 rolls per person. Even when I used to get the Americanized stuff like shrimp tempura, I typically ate one roll and MAYBE sampled a friend's. For me though that's mainly because I am cheap. I am not spending $50 on sushi just for myself.

lol thats me. im usually down to crush 3-4 rolls. I dont know why but its a food i can jsut eat massive amounts of, or be full off just a little. Depends on how glutinous i wanna be

sashimi, spicy tuna roll, and a side of wasabi so I can burn my face off....yes please.

I think it's because people equate sushi with the rolls? Are rolls really considered "sushi"?

Heck, the rolls are tastey. Especially the fried ones with cream cheese.

When I think of sushi, think raw fish on top of rice.

I prefer sashimi.

Ive become addicted to sushi.

The problem is finding good sushi places. After having good sushi I cannot go to adequate places.

However I am not a fish lover so I eat the rolls (California and dynamite) and refuse sashimi and nigiri.

We had sushi on Sunday and fed 4 adults and 2 children for $50. Cheapest meal out.

So people have always told me that sushi is to be avoided on a regular basis if you care about controlling your weight.

Right.

Because Japan is littered with overweight people, and not size 00 cuties in short skirts and knee high socks.

Yea, but in Japan, Sushi is what Americans call Sashimi. They don't have the rolls and what not stuffed with other stuff. That's what I have always heard.

I love all sushi though. Americanized or not. Yum!

Not quite … sushi is the way of preparing it. Sashimi is the pieces of raw fish, and nigiri is the sashimi on rice (which has been mixed with rice vinegar to help it stick) sometimes with seaweed wrap. They do have some traditional long rolls as well … for example, the cucumber is one you'll find in Japan, in their traditional restaurants/sushi bars. Some places in Japan also will serve fusion rolls, but we see a lot more of those in the U.S. (The word "sushi" literally translates to "it's sour" I believe)

Sushi can be both good and bad. I love nigiri (… did you know some traditional nigiri's don't even have fish on them? The ginger bread one is an example) but I also love the fusion rolls. The good is the fish and the vegetables. Even the avocado is good for you (healthy fats!). The not so great is definitely the deep fried ones (tempura fried) and sometimes the cream cheese and sauces. The rice probably falls somewhere in the middle - carbs aren't evil, but it's hard to have moderation when they use so much. That's why I don't eat it very often; when I do, I usually go to an all-you-can-eat place here that's really good, eat my fill, and count it as a cheat day (and since I usually go for lunch, I am full the rest of the day and don't eat much dinner)

I think it's because people equate sushi with the rolls? Are rolls really considered "sushi"?

Heck, the rolls are tastey. Especially the fried ones with cream cheese.

When I think of sushi, think raw fish on top of rice.

I prefer sashimi.

Sushi is anything that involves the vinegared rice. So nigiri is sushi, sashimi is sashimi. Then you have the maki, which are the rolls. Then you have barai, chirashi, chakin, tazuna and temaki. Tazuna is the kind we see most common, the one with rice on the outside, and the slices of fish added on top. Temaki is a hand roll.

^^ I think you gave a better description than I did. Read this, skip mine :laugh:

I recently just started making my own sushi because it's cheaper and I know exactly what's in it.
But, I definitely would not say no to a good sushi restaurant here and there. If you are counting calories, just make it fit.

I'm also making my own now (most of the time).that way I can control the amount of rice. And wayyyyy cheaper

I've been trying to make my own. Just recently got some rice vinegar to try again. But i'm still on just the vegetable rolls … You have to buy sashimi grade fish and I don't know where around here would have it for inexpensive enough to not just go up the street to my favorite restaurant.

It all depends on what you're getting and portion size.

Heehee, yes but what about the sushi?

I had sushi today ironically! It totally rocks and I guess I like having it as a "cheat meal" because it is beyond good but I guess if you get a a basic roll and avoid soy sauce you should be good!

Athletes need sodium. OP looks like he works out a lot.

i personally eat sushi once every week or 2 and I make it fit into my calories/macros for the day...luckily i'm super boring and hate rolls with random things inside - that's where the calories come quickly. i prefer nigiri (just fish) sometimes with the sticky rice below it (delicious!)...even if you include the ride and fish chunks, it s quite low in calories...enjoy!

I haven't found a sushi I didn't like. I eat it all.