I guess that, for me, “vegetarian sushi” somehow ideologically veers into the direction (but certainly not to the abominable extreme) of soy cheese, or substitution foods. And, to my palate, it is unsatisfying, dissapointing, a dull tease – give me the raw fish, yum, yum, yum! But, if it tastes good to you, many veggie rolls to you, and bon appetit!

Aug 19, 02:05PM | Respond to this

Olivia
Logan

It is my understanding that “sushi,” actually refers to the specially-prepared rice, not specifically what is added to it. The Japanese eat many kinds of sushi. Some with fish, some with pickled vegetables, some with fried tofu, etc. Sushi does not mean, “raw fish.” So, really, refusing to eat “vegetarian” sushi is just as silly as refusing to eat the fishy kind.

Oct 13, 12:54PM | 1 cheer | Respond to this

bookbabe
Boulder

Gosh,

I’d long since forgotten this thread…

Thankyou. I do indeed understand that the term “sushi” is now commonly used to refer to items prepared with “sushi” style vinegared rice, is not limited to items made with fish, and that the usage of the term has evolved from its earlier/original usage for pickled/naturally fermented fish, in which no rice (or vinegar) were involved.

So goes language.

Speaking to language, I do not see in my text above the use of the word “silly”, or any statement of “refusal”. I do see my own “I statements” that, “for me”, and “to my palate”, “vegetarian sushi” is not something I care to bother myself with when other options are available to me.

Oh yes, I also see my sincere wish to the earlier respondant that she enjoy lots of what suits her taste, just as I enjoy what suits mine.

I’ll sign off to you with the same wish.

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