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Originally posted by freeadultcontent
Anyone think a Sushi chef would get all but hurt if I asked about rolls without them having nori sheets? Is there an alernative besides sashimi and things made like ebi?
The rolls have some neat concoctions but that nori makes me wanna gag.
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Not really a problem at all.
First of all, in Japan, Maki-sushi (rolls), are the exception to the norm. I beleive they were created for card players so they could pick them up without getting the cards messy. The comonplace of sushi rolls is tradionally more of an American/Euro thing.
Nigiri sushi, on the other hand is the most common. It is a piece of fish placed upon a rice ball, generally with some wasabi between them. I think this is what you refer to as "like ebi". Ebi being shrimp, which you probably had nigiri style. Point is, just about all types of fish are served this way, and in my eyes is the best way to eat sushi.
If you get a good sushi chef, he will generally be honored if you just leave what you are served up to him. Just tell him that you do not like nori, and he will leave it out of whatever he makes. This method generally leads to the best, freshest sushi, as he wants to impress you with his skills. And is a nice break for him from being lowered by making california rolls all night. He will keep your plate full until your are done eating.
As a side note, the technically correct way to eat sushi is with your hands!