Minnesota sushi is a type of roll that is popular in the Midwestern United States.[1][2][3] The dish goes by different names in different regions and is also known as midwest sushi, pickle wrap, pickle roll-up, frog eyes, pickle dawg, Iowa sushi, Lutheran sushi, ham and pickle pinwheels, or St. Louis sushi.[1][4][5][6]

Minnesota sushi
Tray of Minnesota sushi
Alternative namesMidwest sushi, Pickle wrap, Pickle roll-up, Frog eyes, Pickle dawg, Iowa sushi, Lutheran sushi, Ham and pickle pinwheels, St. Louis sushi
TypeRoll
CourseAppetizer
Region or stateMidwestern United States
Serving temperatureCold
Similar dishesRinderroulade

It is made by wrapping a slice of ham with cream cheese around a pickle, and then slicing it into bite-sized pieces.[7][6][8] While the origins of the dish are unclear, some believe that it can be traced to German immigration to the United States.[9][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b Tribune, Sharyn Jackson Star. "From bar food to backyards, 'Minnesota sushi' is getting the attention it deserves". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  2. ^ ""Pickle Gate" hits Quad Cities". wqad.com. 2021-06-13. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  3. ^ Uren, Adam (2019-06-30). "Dill pickle pizza from Minnesota gets the food world talking". Bring Me The News. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  4. ^ Beach, Hannah (2023-05-18). "Minnesota Sushi Is Having A Moment Thanks To HBO's Somebody Somewhere". Mashed. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  5. ^ Obradovic, Monica. "HBO Show Captures Our Trashiness With 'St. Louis Sushi'". Riverfront Times. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  6. ^ a b c Crowder, Courtney. "Is this Iowa's favorite appetizer?". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  7. ^ Frederick, Missy (2023-05-17). "The Midwest's 'Minnesota Sushi' Is Having a Pop Culture Moment". Eater. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
  8. ^ DunkenDunken (2019-12-02). "Minnesota Sushi is a Must For Your Holiday Get Togethers". 106.9 KROC. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  9. ^ "Pickle Roll Ups Are Another Genius Culinary Innovation From the Midwest". Matador Network. Retrieved 2024-01-20.