Nigiri Sushi
Nigiri Sushi is an exquisite Japanese delicacy that features hand-formed vinegared rice topped with fresh, silky slices of fish. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night at home. With minimal ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe invites everyone—from beginners to seasoned chefs—to experience the joy of sushi-making right in their kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately 12 pieces) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Hand-formed
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz sashimi-grade fresh fish (such as tuna or salmon)
- Wasabi paste (to taste)
- Soy sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions (typically a 1:1 water-to-rice ratio). Allow to cool in a bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooled rice using a wooden spatula.
- Slice the fresh fish into thin pieces, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Wet your hands with water and shape approximately two tablespoons of rice into an oval mound.
- Top each rice mound with a slice of fish, adding wasabi between if desired.
- Serve on a platter with soy sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg