Not all sushi contains raw fish, and there are certainly many varieties that are fully cooked or completely vegetarian. If you belong to the camp that prefers not to have raw fish as an option or if you are just entering the world of sushi, you are in luck.
Here Is a Rundown of Your Best Options
Cooked Sushi Rolls
The California Roll is one of the better-known options that isn’t made with raw ingredients and is ever so beginner-friendly. It usually contains imitation crab (which is a cooked seafood product), avocado, and cucumber. It’s the most available and perhaps the most popular. The Tempura Roll is another great choice; anything that comes in that was deep-fried, be it shrimp or vegetables, has a crispy texture and rich flavor, all being 100% cooked.
For a savory and sweet flavor, Eel Rolls (otherwise labeled as Unagi or Anago) include grilled eel dipped in a sweet soy-based sauce. Eel is always cooked. Spicy crab rolls are another one that deserves a mention: composed of crab meat (which is sometimes cooked and sometimes imitation) with spicy mayo wrapped in rice and dried seaweed. Some newer, modern, or Western-style sushi menus even feature Chicken or Beef Teriyaki Rolls, which offer grilled and sauced meat mixed with vegetables, and no raw ingredients at all.
Vegetarian and Vegan Sushi
Plant-eaters have a safe and satisfying way to go with the vegetarian and vegan rolls. Some straightforward rolls like Avocado Roll or Cucumber Roll (Kappa Maki) are fresh, clean, and light. More imaginative Vegetable Rolls may be filled with a medley of sweet potato, asparagus, bell pepper, or pickled radish. They are a tad more flavorsome than the presentations with fish and are hence healthier too.
Sweet Or Dessert Sushi
If you go somewhere a little more adventurous, there will be dessert sushi made from fun concoctions of fruits and sweet rice, or even candy. These creations are somewhat more gimmicky than authentic; however, they fit the bill for any sushi fan in search of something sweet and utterly devoid of seafood.
How To Order Your Sushi Without Raw Fish
When ordering, simply ask your server or sushi chef for recommendations without raw fish or let them know you prefer cooked or vegetarian rolls. They’re looking for words like tempura, baked, grilled, or veggie.
This post was written by a professional at Suhi Inc. Suhi Inc. is a vibrant restaurant that offers what is considered the best sushi in St. Petersburg, fl that opened its doors in 2013. Offering live music, traditional hand-rolled sushi, and a friendly atmosphere, our guests always have a top-notch experience. Customers love our award-winning, fresh, and creative Sushi rolls, Nigiri, and Sashimi. With a larger selection of tempura, non-Sushi, and teriyaki options, we can accommodate every taste.
