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Lovers of Japanese food would have enjoyed food names with the term ‘yaki’ in it. But what is yaki sushi and how does it differ from regular sushi?
Yaki means ‘cooked over direct heat’, and includes cooking methods like grilling, pan-frying, or boiling. When you’re dining at a Japanese restaurant, you’ll come across dishes described as ‘yaki’ such as teriyaki, takoyaki, and dorayaki.
Another popular type of yaki is yaki sushi nori, which means grilled seaweed, usually used to make maki sushi and other delectable yaki sushi nori treats.
Types of Yaki Sushi
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Yakiniku
Barbecued meat, usually beef, pork, or chicken, served with various dipping sauces and condiments and eaten with rice and/or vegetables.
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Yakitori
Literally translates to ‘grilled bird’, a popular yaki sushi dish of grilled skewered chicken seasoned with salt or a sweet soya sauce and Japanese spices.
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Okonomiyaki
A savory Japanese pancake made with soba noodles, filled with meat, seafood and vegetables, mixed with a batter made of flour, eggs, water, and Japanese Dashi, cooked on a hot pan and topped with sauces, Japanese mayonnaise, and dried seaweed flakes.
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Takoyaki
Circular fried balls made with a mixture of flour, egg, octopus, pickled ginger, and green onion, served with Japanese mayo and bonito flakes.
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Maki Sushi
An extremely popular type of yaki sushi made with a few select cooked or fresh ingredients like fish, seafood, meat and vegetables, and sushi rice, wrapped with delicious and crispy yaki sushi nori seaweed.
Differences Between Japanese Sushi and Korean Sushi
The main difference between Japanese and Korean yaki sushi is that Japanese yaki sushi uses sushi rice, which is mixed with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. In contrast, Korean yaki sushi rice is seasoned only with salt and sesame oil. The difference would also lie in the condiments used, with Japanese yaki sushi usually served with wasabi and pickled ginger, while Korean yaki sushi would typically be served with gochujang and kimchi. Both types of yaki sushi would still use the much beloved, crispy, and delicious yaki sushi nori seaweed.
How Is Yaki Sushi Nori Different From Regular Nori?
Nori means seaweed in Japanese, and Yaki Suri Nori means grilled or barbecued sushi with toasted seaweed which is sometimes flavored with soy sauce, sugar, sake, mirin and Japanese seasonings.
Make Your Own Yaki Sushi Nori With Puri Pangan Utama
Yaki sushi nori can be made easily at home. Here’s a simple recipe using premium and authentic Japanese ingredients from Puri Pangan Utama.
What You’ll Need:
- Ichiro Rice ( Sushi Rice )
- Yaki sushi nori sheets
- Sushi vinegar
- Fillings of your choice (such as avocado, cucumber, crab sticks, shrimp, etc.)
- Bamboo sushi mat or makisu
- Soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for serving
Instructions:
- Rinse the sushi rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
- When cooking the rice, check the package for instructions.
- Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and add the sushi vinegar.
- Mix until evenly coated and sticky.
- Take your yaki sushi nori and place it shiny side down on your bamboo mat.
- Place a thin layer of cooked sushi rice onto the yaki sushi nori, and your filling of choice on top of the length of rice.
- Roll your yaki sushi nori tightly using the bamboo mat. Remember to press down to create a compact roll.
- Wet the top inch of the nori with a little water to help seal the roll.
- Slice the sushi roll into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Yaki Sushi Nori Ingredients From Puri Pangan Utama
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