Uramaki

Uramaki sushi is rolled sushi with rice on the outside and nori on the inside. This “inside-out” roll was created in Los Angeles by a sushi chef who wanted to appeal to American customers. Machita Ichiro noticed that Americans weren’t fond of the seaweed wrapping on traditional maki sushi, so he hid the seaweed on the inside.

Traditional maki is still preferred in Japan, and uramaki is the most popular type of sushi in the US. Many sushi rolls, referred to as “Special Rolls,” are types of uramaki on a sushi menu. It’s common for uramaki to be sprinkled with sesame seeds that cling to the sticky rice.