Tuna Nigiri

Experience the art of sushi-making at home with this simple and elegant Tuna Nigiri recipe, the perfect way to enjoy fresh, sashimi-grade tuna. Featuring perfectly seasoned sushi rice—a delicate balance of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt—hand-shaped into bite-sized oblongs, each piece is crowned with a thin slice of tender, buttery tuna and a touch of spicy wasabi to enhance its natural flavors. Ready in under an hour, this Japanese delicacy is ideal for dinner parties, date nights, or whenever you're craving authentic sushi. Serve your Tuna Nigiri with soy sauce for dipping and watch as this homemade masterpiece transports you straight to a high-end sushi bar. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts, this recipe is both approachable and irresistibly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 pound Fresh tuna (sashimi-grade)
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, ensuring excess starch is removed.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the rice cooker's instructions.

Step 3

While the rice cooks, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Use a wooden spatula to gently fold the vinegar mixture into the rice, being careful not to mash the grains. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Cut the fresh tuna into thin slices approximately 1/4 inch thick and about 2 inches long.

Step 6

Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking, and take a small handful of sushi rice (about 2 tablespoons). Shape the rice into an oblong shape, similar to a small football, by applying gentle pressure.

Step 7

Dab a small amount of wasabi paste onto one side of a tuna slice and place the slice, wasabi-side down, onto the shaped rice.

Step 8

Use your fingers to press the tuna gently over the rice, ensuring it adheres securely.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the remaining rice and tuna slices.

Step 10

Serve the tuna nigiri with soy sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	828.4 grams (828.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	592

Total Fat 3.00g	4%
Saturated Fat 0.90g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 101mg	34%
Sodium 2716mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 74.70g	27%
Dietary Fiber 1.20g	4%
Total Sugars 13.80g
Protein 61.20g	122%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 65mg	5%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 1203mg	26%

*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: 4.7%

Protein: 42.9%

Carbs: 52.4%