Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Sushi

Sushi

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keywords: food
related topics: Edo period , Sashimi
related web sites: http://www.sunshow.co.jp/Sushi.htm , http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~tenryou/
explanation: Initially shushi had been made by packing together fishes, rice and salt and awaiting fermentation. Since the beginning of Edo period, people began to add directly vinegar instead of awaiting it. It was called hayazushi (quick sushi). This method is still popular in Kinki region but the most popular method now was invented at Tokyo in the late Edo period. Instead of packing with a weight, fresh fish and vinegary rice are packed only with hand and served immediately.