SASHIMI & NIGIRI [2 pcs] Flashcards
AJI
HORSE MACKEREL [2pcs]
Blue Skinned Fish, Mildy fishy.
Typically served with Ginger & Scallion
FISH
AMA-EBI
SWEET SHRIMP [2pcs]
Translucent, delicate tails of shrimp that are served raw.
Sweet shrimp in general is praised for is clear and sweet aftertaste unlike the regular raw shrimp. Garnished w/ a slice of key lime and wasabi.
SHLF
BINNAGA
ALBACORE [2pcs]
Mild, Buttery Flavor.
Albacore, known also as the longfin tuna, is a species of tuna of the order Perciformes. It is found in temperate and tropical waters across the globe in the epipelagic and mesopelagic zones.
FISH
EBI
SHRIMP [2pcs]
It is a very basic sushi and usually poached before it is prepared although it is better steamed, since it locks the flavors inside; pre-boiled.
Garnished wih a slice of key lime.
SHLF
HAMACHI
YELLOWTAIL [2PCS]
Full, savory unctuous texture; gleaming, unctuous, firm, pink-hued fish.
Although the yellowtail is rich, the oils have a clear, and sweet aftertaste which is accompanied with a bold taste of the flesh. Garnished w/ wasabi.
FISH
HIRAME
FLUKE (HALIBUT) [2pcs]
Mild flavour, soft.
Halibut is a very popular fish for sushi, and it is usually ordered in the beginning for its light taste. It is very delicate in taste and the sashimi style preparation is prized in Japan.
Garnished w/ ginger and wasabi.
FISH
HOTATE
SCALLOPS [2pcs]
Soft, sweat.
Scallop sashimi is the softest sushi in the shellfish category. The sweetness of the scallop is easily tasted due to its high glycogen content. Garnished w/ wasabi. A slice of key lime between each pieces of scallop.
SHLF
IKURA
SALMON ROE [30gr]
Little fishy flavor.
Each individual roe remains swollen, lightens up in color, and becomes a more enjoyable texture on the plate. Used nori for the ship roll. Garnished w/ slice of lemon and wasabi.
SOY-ALC
Serving Portion = 30gr (app 1oz)
MAGURO
YELLOWFIN TUNA [2pcs]
Tuna has a simple, but robust taste. It has almost no fat, and has a firm flesh. It is usually ordered after the lighter white fishes.
FISH
MASAGO
SMELT ROE [30gr]
Masago is the roe (eggs) of a small fish known as capelin. Commonly found in northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It’s widely available.
Serving Portion = 30gr (app 1oz)
O - TORO
BLUEFIN TUNA BELLY [2pcs]
Tuna belly is the lowest section of the BlueFin Tuna belly (toro) and is highest in fat content.
Garnished with = Wasabi [sashimi] - Ginger and wasabi [nigiri]
FISH
SAKE
SALMON [2pcs]
Olily, unctuous texture, high level of Omega 3 essential fatty aicds.
Salmon is an oily fish that has a mild to strong flavor along with a rich and semi-soft texture. Garnished w/ a slice of key lime and wasabi.
FISH
TAI
READ SEABREAM [2pcs]
Turgid flesh, watery, and has a delicate sweet aroma.
It has a turgid flesh, is very watery, and has a delicate sweet aroma. Sea bream, a white fish which has red stripes in the translucent.
FISH
TAKO
OCTOPUS [2pcs]
Chewy.
The reason it is cooked is because it is too bland when it is raw. It has sweet aromas, but it is very hard to taste. The leg is the section used, sliced very thinly. Thoroughly boiled before it is carved, resulting in a very opaque white flesh and a dark purple skin.
SHLF
TAMAGO
SWEET EGG OMELET [2pcs]
The main ingredient for egg sashimi is sweet egg omelet. It is usually eaten at the end of the dinner as a desert to curb the appetite. Sweetened omelet made in a pan and cut into small rectaganles. Garnished w/ ginger.
UNAGI
FRESHWATER EEL [2pcs]
Fleshy and rich.
Eel is soft, fluffy, and very flaky. It is mild in fat even after the grilling and steaming, and that is what a good eel should taste like. It should never have a fishy or earthy aftertaste. Pre-boiled and then freshly grilled prior to serving. Brushed with a rich sauce. sesame seeds on top.
GLU, SOY, WHE, ALC, SES, FISH
UNI
SEA URCHIN [30gr]
Creamy, luscious.
Sea urchin has a strong ocean scent, and it is very creamy and rich. It is prepared as a ship. Used nori for the ship roll. Garnished w/ a slice of key lime and wasabi.
SHLF
Serving Portion = 30gr (app 1oz)
