About Nigiri sushi
Nigiri is a kind of sushi made with vinegared sushi rice (shari), and a slices of fish, seafood, or vegetable. Nigiri sushi is easier to make than maki, or uramaki sushi, and some would say even easier to consume.
It is customary to present nigiri sushi pieces in couples, as a sign of peace and harmony.
How to Make nigiri sushi
1."Shape the rice"
With your hand wet, grab about 20gr. of shari rice, and shape it to a long, oval from. The rice is going to be the base for the fish to lay on, so the bottom should be flat, and the top could be more rounded. The sides should definitely be a bit rounded.
2. "Cut a Slice"
As already mentioned, nigiri sushi topping can vary, but the basic form is "plain" salmon nigiri. So if it is salmon or tuna fish nigiri sushi you are making, the following measurements should be just fine.
Take a slice of fish, about 1cm thick and 5cm by 3cm rectangular. If the piece of fish you are cutting form is smaller, and does not allow you to cut such a slice, try slicing it at 45 degrees, it will allow you maximum "fish surface".
Take a pea-size portion of wasabi, and smear it along the middle of the fish slice. The wasabi will help the slice glue to the piece of rice, to form a steady nigiri sushi.
3. "Sushitrons - form a nigiri sushi!"
Now it's time to place the slice of fish, with the wasabi side facing down, on the rice. Lay it gently on the rice, and then press it firmly to stick with the rice. You might want to use the other hand to hold the nigiri sushi from the sides while pressing it from above, to avoid "rice loss".
Comments
LOL, go to a reputable fishmonger buy the fish raw, if you have any concerns about hygeine freeze it thaw it then eat it. This kills bacteria as an alternative to cooking. DO NOT COOK it though for this type of sushi. Enjoy.
I love sushi!!
The horror. Banzai.
I will try!!!! ^^.
I love sushi!!!!
[censored]- your name fits in perfectly. Especially since you are what you eat.
WILDLOS- theres no such thing as a stupid question... they're just silly.
this and inside out sushi is amazing
that is rubbish
whats the differance between actual raw fish and the fish u use for this? how do you prepare the fish, or cook it?
Hi im a total fan of sushi i love sushy
WILDLOS: your question is indeed stupid. If you cook the salmon you will be serving cooked salmon with rice...
some people actually like sashimi(raw fish) so its kind of inconsiderate of you to say ew because you might hurt someones feelings. someone like me, because it comes from my culture.
tuna sashimi rules! *highfives* :D
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How much vinegar in the rice?
is that the place in henderson cause they hav the best in the world
konichiwa
me luuuuuv sushi soooooo much its yummy :-D
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