Chirasi

Chirashi (Chirashizushi) is a bed of sushi rice covered with toppings. The word chirashi means scattered, referring to the toppings placed on the sushi rice. But don’t be confused by the term. Neatness and precision play a part in “scattering” the toppings over this sushi dish.

There are several variations of chirashi sushi, but two of the most popular come from Tokyo and Osaka in Japan.

Tokyo Style (Edomae Chirashi)
This style of chirashi sushi contains a topping of raw seafood like tuna, salmon, scallops, and squid.

Osaka Style (Gomoku Chirashi)
Gomoku chirashi sushi is made with cooked ingredients and has a highly decorative appearance. It’s common to see lotus root and fish roe as toppings.