What are the characteristics of sushi?

1. Sushi is a Japanese dish consisting of cooked vinegared rice with other ingredients such as raw seafood, vegetables, and sometimes tropical fruits.
2. Traditional sushi usually includes seafood such as tuna, squid, eel, shrimp, and crayfish, but may also include other ingredients such as eggs, avocado, seaweed, cucumber, and fermented soybeans (natto).
3. Sushi is served with soy sauce, wasabi and/or pickled ginger.
4. Sushi can be served as nigiri (raw or cooked seafood served over rice), maki (rolled sushi), or temaki (hand roll sushi).
5. Sushi can be served raw, cooked or even fried.
6. Sushi is sometimes accompanied by other dishes for a full meal.