Sushi burrito
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| 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-Mexican 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 fusion cuisine inspired by the mixture of Mexican and Japanese cuisine, but is not considered to be authentic to either.[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]
History
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]
