Nigiri is a type of Japanese sushi consisting of a
small mound of vinegared rice topped with a slice of raw or cooked fish,
often served with a small dab of wasabi between the rice and fish, while
salmon roll (often referred to as a
"salmon maki roll") is a sushi roll where
fresh salmon is rolled with vinegared rice and seaweed
(nori), sometimes accompanied by ingredients like
avocado, cucumber, or other fillings, and often served with soy sauce,
wasabi, or pickled ginger on the side.
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