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Salmon Nigiri Sushi

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Salmon Nigiri Sushi is a simple and elegant Japanese dish featuring hand-shaped sushi rice topped with slices of buttery, sushi-grade salmon. It’s a delicious and accessible way to enjoy sushi at home, no rolling mat required.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz sushi-grade salmon, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sushi rice (short-grain rice)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Wasabi (optional)
  • Soy sauce, for dipping
  • Pickled ginger, for serving
  • Water with a splash of rice vinegar, for wetting hands

Instructions

  1. Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved and gently fold into the warm rice. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. Wet your hands with water and rice vinegar mix to prevent sticking.
  4. Take about 1.5 tbsp of rice and shape it into a firm oval using your fingers.
  5. (Optional) Dab a small amount of wasabi on the underside of each salmon slice.
  6. Place a salmon slice over each rice oval and press gently to adhere.
  7. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make about 10 pieces.
  8. Serve immediately with soy sauce and pickled ginger on the side.

Notes

  • Use only sushi-grade salmon for raw consumption.
  • Keep hands slightly wet to handle rice without sticking.
  • Eat within 1–2 hours for best quality and food safety.
  • Use a very sharp knife to slice salmon against the grain for clean cuts.
  • Optional toppings include sesame seeds, scallions, or a brush of yuzu or lemon juice.

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