What Japanese dish consists of vinegared rice typically topped or filled with other ingredients such as raw fish?
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Sushi
While many people associate sushi with raw fish, the term actually refers to the 'sour-tasting' vinegared rice. Historically, the vinegar was used as a preservative to keep the fish from spoiling.
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- Which Japanese dish's name actually refers to its 'sour-tasting' vinegared rice rather than the raw fish it is often served with?