🇯🇵 Japan recipe

Sushi Nigiri

The pinnacle of Edomae sushi: hand-pressed mounds of seasoned rice crowned with pristine slices of raw fish. Each piece is formed with precise pressure to create a cohesive bite that melts on the tongue, showcasing the harmony between warm rice and cool fish.

Prep45 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves4
Difficultyhard
Sushi Nigiri, a Japan dish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Japanese short-grain sushi rice
  • 3 1/4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 200 g sushi-grade salmon fillet
  • 200 g sushi-grade tuna (maguro) fillet
  • 200 g sushi-grade yellowtail (hamachi) fillet
  • 8 medium shrimp, head-on if possible
  • 1 tbsp wasabi paste (freshly grated preferred)
  • Soy sauce for serving
  • Pickled ginger (gari) for serving
  • 1 sheet nori seaweed, cut into thin strips

Method

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Nutrition per serving

Calories
450
Protein
30 g
Carbs
58 g
Fat
8 g

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