Sushi actually refers to the rice, but both sushi and sashimi usually contain some type of raw fish. Tuna is just one of many. Polynesian cultures also have a raw tuna dish called poke.
ETA: I have never seem tuna wrapped in eel skin in any sushi bar that I have eaten in. Perhaps the person has confused eel skin with seaweed.
No it should not be frozen and no a good quality fish that has been handled correctly will not have worms. Worms are actually insect larva. If the fish is handled correctly it will not be exposed to insects that could lay eggs on it.
No tuna does not need to be cured or marinated before eating it raw but curing and marinating are options. Dishes such as poke are marinated. Dishes such as sashimi are usually made with raw tuna that has not been altered in any way.
ETA: I have never seem tuna wrapped in eel skin in any sushi bar that I have eaten in. Perhaps the person has confused eel skin with seaweed.
No it should not be frozen and no a good quality fish that has been handled correctly will not have worms. Worms are actually insect larva. If the fish is handled correctly it will not be exposed to insects that could lay eggs on it.
No tuna does not need to be cured or marinated before eating it raw but curing and marinating are options. Dishes such as poke are marinated. Dishes such as sashimi are usually made with raw tuna that has not been altered in any way.
I suggest that you go to a local Japanese restaurant to try the vast variety of sashimi and sushi. Although those who have never tasted it will tell you that it tastes "fishy" it actually tastes more like rare roast beef (at least tuna does). Sit at the bar and ask the sushi chef for suggestions for a beginner and go from there
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