| One of the most popular types of sushi is the | | | | fingers or chopsticks. On top of that it falls apart |
| sushi roll. Japanese and American restaurants | | | | under pressure. |
| serve two types of sushi to their patrons. | | | | Unlike futomaki, an uramaki sushi roll is almost |
| Sushi rolls served with seaweed or nori outside | | | | always non vegetarian, with fish eggs or sesame |
| are one variant. The second type has nori inside | | | | as a coating on the top of the roll. Uramaki has |
| the roll. | | | | primarily originated in North America since its |
| Whether or not the nori is on the outside or inside | | | | natives are not fond of coating on futomaki. |
| of the roll can dramatically change the flavor and | | | | Hosomaki stands out in the entire sushi rolls |
| texture of the sushi. Seaweed on outside of sushi | | | | family. As with futomaki, hosomaki is served with |
| rolls is more preferred by nori lovers. | | | | seaweed on the outside of sushi rolls. |
| This kind of sushi rolls is known as futomaki. Sushi | | | | Hosomaki has four variants known as Kappamaki, |
| rolls that have nori inside them are called uramaki. | | | | Tekkamaki, Negitoromaki and Tsunamayomaki. |
| People who like sushi prefer futomaki as it is | | | | • Kappamaki cleanses the palette of raw fish |
| more popular and traditional compared to the | | | | dishes and its servings as its primary ingredient is |
| other form. | | | | cucumber. |
| A sushi restaurant or sushi bar, even a grocery | | | | • Sushi rolls of tekkamaki variety has tuna fish |
| store, would supply you the futomaki variant. | | | | in them, and is named as such. |
| Even though futomaki is vegetarian it is served | | | | • Negitoromaki is filled with tuna and scallions. |
| with toppings of fish eggs. | | | | Fatty tuna is commonly used in this type of sushi |
| Generally futomaki is cut into pieces and then | | | | roll. |
| served. However, on certain Japanese festivals it | | | | • Lastly Tsunamayomaki has canned tuna and |
| is offered as a roll. Since Japanese prefer to eat | | | | mayonnaise in it. This is called a domestic version |
| with their fingers, uramaki is not a preferred | | | | of sushi that can easily be prepared at home. |
| choice. Uramaki is sticky and difficult to eat with | | | | |