sashimi
Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or meat served without rice. The mental image is of a pristine, translucent piece of high-quality seafood, often arranged artfully on a bed of shredded daikon radish to highlight its texture and freshness. It is primarily used in culinary contexts and is distinct from sushi, which specifically includes vinegared rice. When ordering, it is common to refer to the specific type of fish, such as "tuna sashimi" or "salmon sashimi," and it is almost always enjoyed with a small amount of soy sauce and wasabi.
In conversation
Ordering at a restaurant
I'm not very hungry, should I just get the sashimi?
I'm not very hungry, should I just get the sashimi?
That's a great choice, the yellowtail is incredibly fresh today.
That's a great choice, the yellowtail is incredibly fresh today.
Sashimi is often suggested as a lighter meal option compared to rice-heavy dishes.
Hosting a dinner
I picked up some sashimi for the appetizer.
I picked up some sashimi for the appetizer.
Oh, wonderful! Do you have enough soy sauce for everyone?
Oh, wonderful! Do you have enough soy sauce for everyone?
Sashimi is frequently served as a starter or appetizer in social gatherings.
Examples
I love eating sashimi.
I love eating sashimi.
The chef prepared a beautiful platter of tuna and salmon sashimi.
The chef prepared a beautiful platter of tuna and salmon sashimi.
The secret to great sashimi is the quality and the precise temperature of the fish.
The secret to great sashimi is the quality and the precise temperature of the fish.
