9 foods trying really hard to be sushi
Seeing is believing — unless you are seeing something that looks exactly like sushi but isn't.
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Traditionally, sushi is a Japanese delicacy made of vinegared rice and some sort of neta (topping), such as pickled vegetables or raw fish.
But today's cute, kitschy culinary creators think sushi is made of fruit rollups.
No matter what your eyes try to tell you, just keep repeating: This is not sushi.
This is not sushi. This is a cheese plate.
This is not sushi. This is dessert made from gummy candy and shredded coconut.
This is not sushi. These are sandwiches made with turkey, carrots and shredded cheese.
This is not sushi. These are chocolate-covered bananas.
This is not sushi. This is prosciutto, melon and brie.
This is not sushi. This is a Big Mac.
This is not sushi. This isn't edible at all. This is a candle collection.
This is not sushi. These are felt toys.
This is not sushi. These are diapers.
This is sushi. Just making sure you were paying attention.
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Sarah Spigelman Richter is a contributor to Mashable's Food channel. Sarah covers everything edible, from the food industry to D.I.Y. recipes. She was previously the community manager for Tastemade NYC and her writing has been seen on The Today Show's food blog, Refinery 29, the Food Network, and Gothamist. She has also developed recipes for Tabasco and other nationally recognized brands and has blogged for 5 years at "Fritos and Foie Gras." Sarah is obsessed with "Orphan Black" and chili-cheese Fritos and is still depressed that Loehmann's closed.
