Words to Your Mother: Sushi

Sushi is raw fish.  Occasionally.  Sometimes.

While sushi may contain raw fish, it is not simply "raw fish".  Sushi is more properly vinegared rice with toppings like seafood, vegetables, etc.  Sashimi is raw fish.

Well, sometimes.

Sashimi usually includes raw seafood, but sometimes the seafood is cooked.  While it is usually served raw, some meats (like octopus) may occasionally be cooked.

Raw fish is raw fish.

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