The sushi burrito or sushirrito is a type of Japanese-American

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. It is typically prepared by rolling

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ingredients such as fish and vegetables in a wrap and serving like a

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. The dish is a form of American cuisine inspired by

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, but is not considered to be authentically Japanese.

Variations

Some variations of the sushi burrito include Mexican American ingredients typical of burritos, while others are simply burrito-sized rolls with traditional ingredients. The latter dish was described by '' GQ'' as an "oversized maki roll." Sushi burrito recipes often include raw or fried fish, as well as seaweed or rice wrappers in place of traditional

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s used in burritos.

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paper is also commonly used as a wrap.

History

The sushi burrito was created in 2008 by Peter Yen of the

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fast casual restaurant Sushirrito. Since then, the dish has expanded in popularity and is sold by a variety of sushi and burrito restaurants in the United States.

Reception

Sushi burritos have seen widespread popularity in the United States since their creation. 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 "

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" culture. Josh Scherer of the ''

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'' described the popularity of the sushi burrito as a

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, and criticized both the eating experience and authenticity of the dish.

References

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History

Reception

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