Nigiri Sushi

Elevate your sushi-making skills with this authentic Nigiri Sushi recipe, a Japanese culinary classic that's as elegant as it is delicious. Featuring perfectly seasoned sushi rice—prepared with a delicate blend of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt—topped with melt-in-your-mouth slices of fresh tuna or salmon, this dish is a masterpiece of simplicity and flavor. Each bite-sized piece is handcrafted with care, combining the subtle heat of wasabi and the umami-rich allure of soy sauce. With just a few essential ingredients and a straightforward technique, you can create restaurant-quality nigiri right in your own kitchen. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts, dinner parties, or an impressive date-night spread, this recipe brings the artistry of Japanese cuisine to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 1 cup Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 0.75 pound Fresh tuna or salmon
• 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

Combine rinsed rice and 2.5 cups of water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, prepare the sushi vinegar by combining rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Do not boil. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large wooden or glass bowl. Gradually add the sushi vinegar to the rice, cutting and folding the rice gently with a spatula to evenly distribute the vinegar without mashing the grains.

Step 5

Cover the rice with a damp cloth and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Slice the fish into thin pieces approximately 2 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. The slices should be about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 7

Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, and take a small amount of rice (about 1-2 tablespoons) and shape it into an oval.

Step 8

Spread a small amount of wasabi paste on one side of the fish slice, then press the fish, wasabi side down, onto the rice oval. Gently squeeze the fish and rice together.

Step 9

Repeat until all rice and fish are used.

Step 10

Serve nigiri with soy sauce for dipping. Enjoy the freshness and simplicity of nigiri sushi!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1676.5 grams (1676.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1229

Total Fat 19.50g	25%
Saturated Fat 4.90g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 129mg	43%
Sodium 9910mg	431%
Total Carbohydrate 155.70g	57%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 26.90g
Protein 98.50g	197%

Vitamin D 772IU	3861%
Calcium 107mg	8%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 2170mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.7%

Protein: 33.0%

Carbs: 52.2%