Description
Nigiri sushi is a classic Japanese dish made of seasoned sushi rice shaped into small oblong mounds and topped with thin slices of fish or other ingredients. Simple to prepare at home, it’s elegant, customizable, and a fun way to enjoy sushi flavors without special equipment.
Ingredients
- Sushi-grade fish (salmon, tuna, shrimp, etc.), thinly sliced
- Prepared sushi rice (seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt)
- Cold water, for rinsing hands
- Optional: wasabi, soy sauce, or garnishes
Instructions
- Wet hands with cold water to prevent sticking.
- Scoop about 1.5 tbsp of seasoned sushi rice and gently shape it into an oblong mound about 2 inches long.
- Repeat until all rice portions are shaped.
- Place a slice of fish (or topping of choice) on each rice mound.
- Optionally, add a small dab of wasabi between rice and fish before serving.
Notes
- Brush fish with nikiri sauce (soy glaze) for traditional presentation.
- Lightly torch fish for aburi (seared) nigiri.
- Use tamago, avocado, or cooked shrimp for non-raw options.
- Flavored oils like sesame or lemon-infused olive oil can enhance the topping.
- Plan for 6–8 nigiri per person as a light meal or 10–12 for a fuller serving.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes per nigiri
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Hand-Shaped
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
