Nigiri Salmon
Elevate your sushi night with the exquisite artistry of Nigiri Salmon—delicate, hand-formed sushi rice topped with buttery, sushi-grade salmon slices. This traditional Japanese dish balances simplicity with sophistication, combining perfectly seasoned sushi rice, a whisper of wasabi, and melt-in-your-mouth salmon for a bite bursting with umami. With step-by-step instructions to prepare authentic sushi rice and tips for slicing the fish just right, this recipe makes creating restaurant-quality nigiri at home achievable and rewarding. Serve your Nigiri Salmon alongside soy sauce, pickled ginger, and extra wasabi to complete the experience. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts and impressive dinner spreads, this recipe delivers the ultimate fusion of taste, texture, and aesthetics.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Sushi rice
- 360 milliliters Water
- 60 milliliters Rice vinegar
- 25 grams Sugar
- 5 grams Salt
- 200 grams Fresh salmon, sushi-grade
- 30 milliliters Soy sauce
- 10 grams Wasabi
- 50 grams Pickled ginger
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions.
While the rice cooks, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Gradually fold in the vinegar mixture using a wooden spatula. Mix gently to avoid crushing the rice grains.
Allow the seasoned rice to cool to room temperature by spreading it out in the bowl.
Slice the sushi-grade salmon into thin, even slices approximately 5cm wide and 2cm tall.
Wet your hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking, and take about 20 grams of sushi rice in your palm.
Gently form the rice into small, oblong balls. Repeat until all the rice is shaped.
Place a slice of salmon over each rice ball, pressing gently to adhere. Optionally, add a small dab of wasabi between the salmon and rice for extra flavor.
Serve the nigiri salmon with soy sauce, additional wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.9 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 3730 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.9 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.0 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 26.3 mcg | 132% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1033 mg | 22% | |
*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.
