早はや寿ず司し

noun

lightly pressed sushi; overnight vinegared sushi

A traditional type of sushi where vinegared fish and rice are pressed together and left to mature overnight, giving a distinct flavor compared to fresh nigiri.

• 早はや寿ず司しは、酢すでしめた魚さかなとご飯はんを重かさねて一ひと晩ばん置おいて作つくります。

  Hayazushi is made by layering vinegared fish and rice and letting it sit overnight.

• この地ち方ほうの早はや寿ず司しは、さばを使つかうことが多おおい。

  In this region, hayazushi often uses mackerel.