No, it's not the same as sushi, where the crucial ingredient is rice, not fish (hence why you can also have egg and vegetable sushi). Sashimi specifically refers to raw meat, most commonly raw fish.

The earliest forms of sushi, believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, were quite different from what we know today. River fish were fermented and eaten on their own, without rice.

Fear not: We spoke to sushi experts Brian Chau and Eric Jue of Chau Time for the full scoop on the different types of sushi so you can order with confidence. How to Make Your Own Sushi at Home 1.

For starters, "sushi" comes from a Japanese word that means "sour rice." In Japan, it's very simple and doesn't contain too many fancy ingredients beyond the fish, but Western-style sushi can have ...

While such methods aren't an option for fans of sushi, sashimi and ceviche, freezing is. When seafood is subjected to -20°C for seven days or -35°C for more than 15 hours, the larvae are destroyed .

In front of you lies a glistening slice of fish resting atop a bed of perfectly cooked rice — slightly warm, glossy, and subtly seasoned. A quick dip in the shoyu, and you take a bite. A gentle ...