Type | Sushi |
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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 |
The sushi burrito or sushirrito is a type of Japanese-American 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 cuisine inspired by Japanese cuisine, but is not considered to be authentically Japanese. [2]
Some 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]
The 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]
Sushi 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]