International Sushi Day: 10 Rolls You Need to Try

Did you know that sushi isn’t actually raw fish? The associates responsible for sushi at Publix let us in on the details. “Sushi” refers to the vinegar-seasoned rice used when making rolls. However, the sushi we know today is much different than its original form. The concept originated in Southeast Asia around 2,000 years ago due to the need to keep seafood fresh without refrigeration. Fish was wrapped in fermented rice, which prevented the fish from spoiling. Edomae sushi is what you’ll find in most restaurants and supermarkets today as the combination of cooked rice and seafood.

Our Publix Seafood department has many delicious sushi rolls ready to grab and go. Get out your chopsticks, it’s time to celebrate International Sushi Day! Here are a few of our favorites.

Dragon Roll

• Sushi rice (white or brown)
• Seaweed
• Cucumber
• Avocado
• Sesame seeds
• Tuna, imitation crab, or eel

 Spicy Roll

• Sushi rice (white or brown)
• Seaweed
• AFC spicy sauce
• Cucumber
• Imitation crab, tilapia, tuna, salmon, or baby shrimp
• Sesame seeds

Crunchy Roll

• Sushi rice (white or brown)
• Seaweed
• Avocado
• Cucumber
• Imitation crab
• AFC spicy sauce
• AFC sushi sauce
• Fried onions

 Summer Roll

• Tapioca paper
• Butterflied shrimp
• Lettuce
• Imitation crab
• Avocado
• Cucumber
• Carrots
• AFC sweet chili sauce

Hawaiian Roll

• Sushi rice (white or brown)
• Seaweed
• Avocado
• Cucumber
• AFC spicy sauce
• AFC sushi sauce
• Sesame seeds
• Imitation crab, tuna, salmon, or baby shrimp

 California Roll

• Sushi rice (white or brown)
• Seaweed
• Imitation crab
• Cucumber
• Avocado
• Sesame seeds

Avocado Salad Roll

• Tapioca paper
• Avocado
• Lettuce
• Carrots
• Red cabbage
• Cucumber
• AFC sweet chili sauce

Cream Cheese Roll

• Seaweed
• Cucumber
• Cream cheese
• Sushi rice (white or brown)
• Sesame seeds
• Baby shrimp, imitation crab, tuna, or salmon

Rock & Roll

• Sushi rice (white or brown)
• Imitation crab
• Cream cheese
• Cucumber
• Avocado
• Seaweed
• Spicy minced tuna
• AFC spicy sauce
• AFC sushi sauce
• Masago (capelin roe)
• Crispy tempura flakes
• Diced green onion
• Sesame seeds

Rainbow Roll

• Imitation crab
• Cucumber
• Avocado
• Seaweed
• Sushi rice (white or brown)
• Sesame seeds
• Tuna
• Salmon
• Butterflied shrimp

With tons of options available, the real question is: which rolls do you choose?