Sushi is a specific style of Japanese cuisine that combines vinegar seasoned rice with a variety of seafood and vegetables. The word "sushi" actually means "vinegar rice." "Su" is the Japanese word for vinegar and "Shi" is an abbrevation of the word "Meshi," a colloquial name for cooked rice.

Contrary to popular belief, sushi is not all raw fish. In America, there is a popular misconception that sushi equals raw fish. Although some sushi combinations use raw fish, there are many others that use an array of ingredients ranging from cooked fish to vegetables. What you add to it is your choice and is only limited by your imagination.

STYLES OF SUSHI
Sushi can be prepared in a variety of ways. The following sushi are the most popular kinds:
	Maki Sushi - a roll sushi consisting of vinegared rice and vegetable or seafood.
	Nigiri Sushi - hand formed rice ball with a slice of seafood on top.
	Inari Sushi - soybean pouch filled with sushi rice.
	Temaki Sushi - hand rolled sushi.