Pacific Saury Nigiri
Delightful Pacific saury nigiri that showcases the delicate flavor of fresh fish paired with perfectly seasoned sushi rice. The subtle sweetness of the vinegar‑sugar blend balances the briny fish, making each bite a harmonious experience.
Recipe by Andrej Urosevic· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 11 oz fresh fish sashimi
- 7 1/10 oz sushi rice
- 0.93 cup water
- 1 2/5 fl oz sushi seasoning
- 1 kombu
- wasabi, to taste
- pickled ginger, to taste
- soy sauce, to taste
Sushi Rice Seasoning
- 3 rice vinegar
- 2 sugar
- 1 salt
Instructions
- 11. Fillet the Pacific saury into thin, bite‑size slices, removing any bones and skin.
- 22. Rinse the sushi rice 4–5 times in a fine‑mesh sieve until the water runs clear; drain well.
- 33. Transfer the rinsed rice to a pot, add 220 ml water, and let it soak for at least 1 hour.
- 44. While the rice soaks, prepare the seasoning: combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan, heat gently while stirring until fully dissolved, then cool the mixture in the refrigerator.
- 55. After soaking, bring the rice and water to a rapid boil, stir once, add the kombu piece, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low; simmer for 10 minutes.
- 66. Turn off the heat and let the rice steam, still covered, for an additional 10 minutes; then remove the kombu.
- 77. Transfer the hot rice to a dampened wooden hangiri (or a large shallow bowl); gently fold in the cooled sushi seasoning while fanning the rice with a towel to achieve a glossy finish.
- 88. While the rice cools to body temperature, dip your hands in a small bowl of rice vinegar to prevent sticking, then shape each portion of rice into an oblong mound about 2 cm tall.
- 99. Place a slice of seasoned saury on top of each rice mound, pressing lightly to adhere.
- 1010. Serve the nigiri on a platter with a dab of wasabi on each piece, accompanied by pickled ginger and soy sauce for dipping.
- 1111. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
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- How long does it take to make Pacific Saury Nigiri?
- About 40 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Pacific Saury Nigiri recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Pacific Saury Nigiri recipe come from?
- It was shared by Andrej Urosevic on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.