Probably not everyone knows the difference between sushi and rolls. Not so long ago, these Japanese dishes could only afford people with a decent income, but today everyone can buy a finished product.
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Sushi and rolls: history of occurrence
At first, sushi was not an independent dish, but just a method of harvesting salted fish from the Japanese and Chinese. This Japanese word translates as "pickled fish." Rice groats were used as a preservative, pouring salted fish carcasses on it, and then thrown away. So the fish remained fresh for several months.
Only after many centuries, rice began to be consumed with fish. At first, waterfowl for sushi were specially preserved in a special way, and only at the beginning of the twentieth century did one cook decide to use raw fish. Rice is a rich source of vitamins, fiber and trace elements. And fish, in addition, contains many useful fatty acids. Therefore, such a dish can be safely called good for health.
Sushi used to be the food of the poor, as fish and rice are the most common foods in Japan that even the poorest people can afford.
Now this dish is considered to be elite, even in Japan. Therefore, many Japanese housewives do not buy it, but cook it on their own to save money. But sushi cooks learn for three years to master all the wisdom of their preparation, so at home it is unlikely to make real Japanese sushi.
Rolls are a variety of sushi, which has become very widespread throughout the world. They were first cooked in one of the elite restaurants in Los Angeles. They differ from their ancestor not only in form, but also in the filling, spices used and the way they are served.
There are a lot of roll options:
- hosomaki - miniature rolls;
- futomaki - big rolls;
- mosaic rolls with beautiful patterns;
- uramaki - rolls with rice outward;
- spring rolls from rice paper;
- multi-colored rolls.
Separately, it must be said about hot baked and fried rolls. Such snacks are very common in Europe, because it is not difficult to deliver raw fish there.
For their preparation, a large assortment of different products with different taste shades is used, therefore, we can talk about types of rolls endlessly. Any change in cooking technology or in the composition of the components immediately affects the taste, resulting in a new, unique product.
What is the difference between sushi and rolls?
Determining the difference between sushi and rolls is very easy. The first sign is their shape and appearance, and then - a list of ingredients and a method of serving.
Ingredients
For the preparation of both appetizers, they use special rice with a high gluten content, salt with sugar, soy sauce and rice vinegar. Essential ingredients are seafood and nori seaweed.
Wasabi sauce and pickled ginger are served as a complement.
For sushi, salmon are usually used raw, eel, octopus or shrimp. Stuffing for rolls can be any. The best option is seafood, but you can replace them or combine with vegetables, meat and cheese.
Cooking process
There is nothing complicated in making sushi. From boiled sticky rice using special technology, oblong workpieces are molded and fish are laid on them.
Making rolls without dexterity is unlikely to succeed. Rice with filling is distributed on the seaweed and gently twisted into a roll using a bamboo mat. The resulting workpiece is cut into several parts, while the thickness of each should not exceed 1 cm. The roll should not be thick, since it needs to be eaten at a time.
Appearance
Sushi is a long rice cake with a slice of fish neatly laid on top, tied with a strip of nori.
Rolls are more like rolls. Rice is spread on a sheet of algae, then the filling and gently twisted. Sometimes rolls are shaped differently: nori is used as a filling, and rice is sprinkled on the outside with fish caviar.
Feed way
Sushi is served immediately after cooking, as the Japanese believe that the temperature of the dish should be equal to body temperature. So the snack will reveal its taste in full force.
By tradition, it is served on beautiful dishes or special wooden planks, laid out so as to create a beautiful color balance. Nearby lay wasabi and ginger, decorate the dish with sprigs of greens or figurines of vegetables. Sushi is eaten with special chopsticks, dipping each portion into the sauce with the fish side.
Rolls are usually kept in the refrigerator before serving - so they are much easier to cut. Ready-to-serve pieces are placed side by side on a plate. Rolls are eaten whole, dipping each slice in the sauce with an edge.
Price differences
Sushi is sold individually, and rolls are sold in portions of 5-6 pieces. Therefore, when choosing dishes, you need to be careful: in the price list, the price for sushi will be indicated for 1 pc., And for rolls - for 1 portion. Therefore, a portion of sushi will be much more expensive than a portion of rolls.
Calorie sushi and rolls: table
Classic sushi are low in calories. Fish and rice have high nutritional value, but 1 sushi weighing 20 - 25 g contains no more than 35 - 40 kcal.
| Name | Average calorie content |
|---|---|
| Sushi (100 g) | 70 to 120 kcal |
| • with squid (1 pc.) | 22 kcal |
| • with tuna (1 pc.) | 35 kcal |
| • with caviar (1 pc.) | 39 kcal |
| • with shrimp (1 pc.) | 60 kcal |
| Rolls (100 g) | 200 to 280 kcal |
| • with cucumber (1 pc.) | 15 kcal |
| • with salmon (1 pc.) | 30 kcal |
| • Philadelphia (1 pc.) | 52 kcal |
| • California (1 pc.) | 66 kcal |
Rolls are more high-calorie, as they often include cream cheese, scrambled eggs, caviar, smoked eel. Therefore, calorie needs to be calculated depending on the ingredients used for the preparation of snacks.
Sushi, with their low calorie content, well satisfy the hunger and give a long-lasting feeling of fullness due to the presence of complex carbohydrates and proteins.Therefore, they can be used in diet with the aim of losing weight.
Japanese cuisine is not only delicious, but also very healthy. This statement also applies to sushi and rolls that are popular today. Are you still biased? Give up! This is a great dish for a family dinner or for fun gatherings with friends.
