Nigiri Sushi
Serves: 6
Cecile Bahringer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
57
Sweetness
57
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1.5 tsps
WasabiDirections:
1
Slice fish across the grain into thin (1/4-inch thick) pieces about 2inches long by 1-inch wide
2
Lay out the seaweed and have the cornstarch slurry ready
3
Place a slice of fish across the fingers of your left hand just above the palm (if you are right handed), dab 1/16th teaspoon wasabi on the fish and add 2 tablespoons rice on top of the fish
4
Squeeze and form the sushi
5
Place the sushi, rice side down on top of a band of nori
6
Using your fingers moisten the tips of the nori with some of the cornstarch mixture and fold the band of nori upon itself to adhere
7
Keep sushi cold until serving
8
Note: This recipe can be used in conjunction with the other recipes for the elements of the Bento Box of sushi hors d'oeuvres made on the episode which also included: Traditional Osaka Style Sushi, Rice Balls, and Maki
9
Also refer to the Sushi Rice recipe as needed