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pressed sushi; box sushi
A style of sushi in which vinegared rice and toppings are pressed together in a rectangular wooden mold, then cut into pieces. Especially associated with the Kansai region.
A style of sushi where vinegared rice and toppings are pressed together in a rectangular wooden mold (押し型), then cut into pieces. Predates the more widely known 握り寿司 (hand-pressed sushi) and is especially associated with the Kansai region, particularly Osaka.
Common collocations
- 鯖の押し寿司: mackerel pressed sushi
- 押し寿司の型: pressed sushi mold
- 柿の葉寿司: persimmon leaf sushi (a type of pressed sushi from Nara)
Cultural note
押し寿司 is one of the oldest forms of sushi in Japan. The 鯖寿司 (mackerel sushi) of Kyoto and the 箱寿司 (box sushi) of Osaka are well-known regional varieties. It is also a popular 駅弁 (station lunch box) item.