Aussies shocked after learning little-known fact about sushi

Sushi lovers Down Under have been shocked after learning something mind-boggling about Aussie sushi.

When you’re out and about and feeling peckish, heading to your local takeaway sushi joint is often a safe bet.

Whether you’re in a shopping centre or grabbing lunch on your office break, you know you’ll find a fresh, satisfying sushi roll, ready to eat on the go.

It’s a great option for busy lifestyles, thanks to the fact you can enjoy it with just one hand and don’t need any utensils to eat it.

But while Aussies are used to this convenient, single roll sushi, a viral video has revealed that not everyone around the world eats it the same way.

Dietitian En Min Saw recently took to TikTok to share her discovery: the sushi we know and love is so unique, it’s even called ‘Australian sushi’ in other countries.

“How did I forget this wasn’t normal?” Ms Saw said in the clip, which has now racked up over three million views. “Everyone eats it like a burrito”.

She then shared a screenshot of a Google search for ‘Australian sushi’, and sure enough, those iconic hand rolls appeared.

An Aussie dietitian was shocked the learn what 'Australian sushi' is. Picture: TikTok/EnMinSaw

They don’t eat it like this around the world. Picture: Delicious

Her video was flooded with comments from confused viewers who had no idea this convenient snack wasn’t the norm elsewhere.

“I thought this was normal – this is just sushi,” said one commenter.

“I’ve lived in Australia my whole life, and I thought this was normal sushi,” said another.

“As an Australian, how is it meant to look?” asked someone else.

“I’m from Asia and I just moved to Australia. I was so confused when I first saw that, but it’s very convenient and perfect if you need a grab-and-go meal,” added another viewer.

This is how sushi is often served in Japan. Picture: iStock

Californian rolls are common in the US. Picture: iStock

A different user admitted they had to search “normal sushi” to find out what it looks like elsewhere.

In Japan, the birthplace of sushi, you’ll find a wide variety of sushi, from nigiri – bite-sized portions of rice and fresh sashimi – to maki, which are rolled and sliced into neat rounds (we can get that style here too).

Brazilian sushi is often served in cones, temaki style. Picture: iStock

In the US, the California roll is a staple, which includes avocado, cucumber, and crab, turned inside out with rice on the outside, again cut into pieces.

Korea offers kimbap, which is a similar roll but with rice seasoned with sesame oil instead of vinegar, often filled with vegetables and meat.

Meanwhile, Mexico’s sushirrito is a giant, burrito-sized roll, and Brazil is famous for its temaki, or cone-shaped sushi.

Originally published as Aussies shocked after learning little-known fact about sushi