Tricolored Streamer Sushi

Tazuna-Zushi

Preparation info
  • Makes

    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
An Ocean of Flavor: The Japanese Way with Fish and Seafood

By Elizabeth Andoh

Published 1988

  • About

A literal translation of the Japanese word tazuna (“horse rein”) might make you think this sushi dish had some equestrian connection. Actually, the name is meant to conjure up a twisted streamer-like strip of leather. The diagonal striped pattern created by the smoked salmon, omelet, and flat-leafed parsley is such that these bite-size pieces of sushi have a rather festive look.

This is a challenging preparation, and until you’ve rolled a few, it may be difficul