The sushi burrito or sushirrito is a type of Japanese-Mexican fusion cuisine. It is typically prepared by rolling sushi ingredients such as fish and vegetables in a wrap and serving like a burrito.[1] The dish is a form of American fusion cuisine inspired by the mixture of Mexican and Japanese cuisine, but is not considered to be authentic to either.[2]
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| Type | Sushi |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Associated cuisine | Japan, Mexico, United States |
| Created by | Peter Yen |
| Main ingredients | Wrap, fish, rice |
| Ingredients generally used | Fish, sliced meat, nori, sliced vegetables, sauces |
Variations
editSome variations of the sushi burrito include Mexican American ingredients typical of burritos,[3] while others are simply burrito-sized rolls with traditional ingredients. The latter dish was described by GQ as an "oversized maki roll."[4] Sushi burrito recipes often include raw or fried fish, as well as seaweed or rice wrappers in place of traditional tortillas used in burritos.[5][6] Soy paper is also commonly used as a wrap.[7][8]
History
editThe sushi burrito was created in 2008 by Peter Yen of the San Francisco fast casual restaurant Sushirrito.[9] Since then, the dish has expanded in popularity and is sold by a variety of sushi and burrito restaurants in the United States.[1][10]
Reception
editSushi burritos have seen widespread popularity in the United States since their creation.[11] Their popularity is partly based on the popularity of both sushi and burritos as take-out and casual dining meals, as well as the influence of "foodie" culture.[12][13] Josh Scherer of the Los Angeles Times described the popularity of the sushi burrito as a food trend, and criticized both the eating experience and authenticity of the dish.[14]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Krystal, Becky. "The remarkable rise of the sushi burrito". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ "Sorry, Sushi Burrito: Japanese Program Certifies Authentic Cuisine". NPR.org. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Team, The Good Housekeeping Cookery (2020-05-11). "Sushi Burrito Recipe". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ Gordon, Jeremy (19 May 2017). "The Sushi Burrito Was Inevitable—But It's Also Delicious". GQ. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ "Who Will Win the Battle of the Sushi Burritos?". Houstonia Magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- ^ "Sushi Burrito". FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. 2019-02-01. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- ^ Stapleton, Susan (2018-08-10). "Meet the Samurai-Sombrero'd Jogasaki Sushi Burrito". Eater Vegas. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- ^ "Behold the Sushi Burrito, Dallas' Latest Food Trend". D Magazine. 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- ^ "Sushi Burrito Recipe". Sunset Magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ "Up Roll brings popular sushi burrito concept to Kailua". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
- ^ "Behold the Sushi Burrito, Dallas' Latest Food Trend". D Magazine. 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- ^ Collegian, Abby Fortin | The Daily. "Fast food fad: The 'sushi burrito' Has rolled into downtown State College". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- ^ "All Hail the Sushi Burrito". Sarasota Magazine. Retrieved 2020-09-13.
- ^ Scherer, Josh (2016-12-29). "Beware the Rise of the Sushi Burrito". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2020-09-13.