Piece of nigiri sushi with smoked salmon. It features a slice of orange-pink smoked salmon with a slightly darker edge, suggesting that it has been cured and smoked, which is different from the fresh salmon typically used in traditional nigiri. The smoked salmon has a glossy sheen and is resting on top of a bed of pressed vinegared rice. Smoked salmon is often smoother and has a more intense flavor compared to fresh salmon due to the smoking process. The nigiri is crafted in the classic style with the salmon draped over the rice, extending slightly at the edges.