Salmon Nigiri Sushi

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Salmon Nigiri Sushi Recipe

Salmon nigiri sushi is a traditional Japanese dish made up of a small mound of sushi rice topped with a slice of fresh salmon. The combination of tender, slightly sweet rice and salty, fatty salmon is simply delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• wasabi sauce
• salmon, thinly sliced, 6 oz
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 cup sushi rice
• soy sauce
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes

Instructions

• Rinse the sushi rice with cold water until it is clear.
• In a saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil.
• Reduce to a low heat, cover, and leave to cook for 18-20 minutes.
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes after removing from the heat.
• Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
• Transfer the rice to a large mixing bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture with a spatula.
• Allow the rice to come to room temperature.
• Form small oblong shapes of rice with wet hands, about 2 tablespoons each.
• Place a slice of salmon and a small amount of wasabi paste on top of each.
• Serve with soy sauce on the side.

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