2.3 Oshizushi

• Oshizushi (lit. pressed sushi),pressed sushi from the Kansai Region, a favorite and specialty of Osaka.A block-shaped piece formed using a wooden mold,called an oshibako.The chef lines the botton of the oshibako with the toppings,covers them with sushi rice and then presses the lid of the mold down to create a compact,rectilinear block.The block is removed from the mold and then cut into bite-sized pieces.