![]() To make a quick version, you can use this convenient and budget-friendly chirashi sushi mix from your local Japanese/Asian grocery stores or Amazon. Chirashi sushi, on the other hand, contains no sauce and features a few types of seafood sashimi, such as tuna, salmon, hamachi (yellowtail), shrimp, roe, and shredded eggs. Poke bowls also tend to feature one or two types of fish - such as tuna and salmon - that are marinated in a sauce and served on rice or salad. For poke bowl, it is often topped with crushed candlenut (kukui nut), a favorite ingredient used in the Pacific islands. Since Hawaiian food takes a lot of influence from Japanese food, you’ll see some similarities between the two.īoth chirashi (the Edomae-style) and poke feature sashimi sushi, however, you can tell them apart from some of the local ingredients used in the dishes. ![]() What is the Difference between Chirashi and Poke Bowl?įirst of all, chirashi sushi originates in Japan, and poke hails from Hawaii. This style of chirashi is very similar to sashimi bowl, but the difference is chirashi uses vinegared rice (sushi rice) while sashimi bowl uses unseasoned plain rice. In the Tokyo area, you’ll find Edomae-Style Chirashi Sushi, which features assorted sashimi and colorful garnishes served in a bowl or a lacquered box. We would serve the sushi rice topped with unagi and cooked or uncooked vegetables. Different Types of Chirashi SushiĮach region in Japan serves a slightly different version of chirashi sushi with various ingredients and toppings.įor example, in the Osaka area, chirashi sushi is called barazushi (ばら寿司) or gomoku sushi (五目寿司). It is also served every March 3rd or Girl’s Day when we celebrate the annual Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival). This traditional sushi is often prepared to celebrate special and happy occasions, such as festivals and parties. Homemade Chirashi Sushi – Everything From ScratchĪmong all the different types of sushi in Japan, chirashi sushi (ちらし寿司), literally means “scattered sushi”, is probably the most common sushi served in Japanese homes.But its not so intimidating and time consuming as making little Sushi rice balls. If you like Nigiri (sushi rice pieces with raw fish on top), you’ll love Chirashi Sushi for its raw fish toppings. Although Chirashi Sushi looks more extravagant than Barazushi, it is quite easy to make at home. Other than making Tamagoyaki egg omelet and Sushi Rice, you just have to make slices of raw fish. ![]() It may be even easier in a sense because there is less actual cooking involved. Even though Barazushi is a more home cook friendly dish, Chirashi Sushi is not hard to make at all. Cherry blossom viewing picnics and parties (Hanami) are very popular. In March, the girls’ festival (Hina Matsuri) is a big celebration, and there are also other celebrations like school graduations and school entrances that occur in spring (the school year in Japan begins in April and ends in March). There is a lot to celebrate in spring in Japan. It is suitable to serve for special and festive occasions. ![]() If you want to enjoy many kinds of flavors in one plate, Chirashi Sushi is a great thing to order or make.Ĭhirashi looks very nice because of the colors and shapes from different toppings – reds and whites from fish, yellow from cooked egg, orange balls of salmon roe, and green Shiso leaves and cucumber slices. The kinds of fish for the dish are not set, but it usually includes varieties of seafood like tuna, white fish, some shell fish and fish eggs, sometimes with cooked egg (Tamagoyaki) as well. Instead of mixing fish in the rice, Sashimi pieces are scattered on top of rice. While Barazushi is mostly vegetable Sushi and more home cooking Sushi, Chirashi Sushi is a more elaborate Sushi dish that you often see at Sushi restaurants.Īs Bara from Barazushi means “scattered,” describing that pieces of vegetables are mixed into the sushi rice, Chirashi also means scattered or dispersed. Chirashi Sushi is sometimes mixed up with Barazushi which doesn’t contain much raw fish other than decoration. Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print RecipeĬhirashi Sushi (Chirashizushi) is a kind of Sushi dish with thinly sliced Sashimi raw fish placed over a bed of Sushi Rice, instead of single pieces (Nigiri Sushi) or rolls (Maki Sushi).
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