Nigiri sushi is a type of sushi that is made with a small mound of rice topped with a slice of fish or other seafood. It is one of the most popular types of sushi, and it is also one of the easiest to make at home.
In this recipe you will need a sushi maker and essential ingredients. A sushi maker is a simple tool that helps you to create perfectly shaped nigiri sushi in seconds. But first you need to make the rice. Make your own with our sushi rice recipe.
Now let’s make the sushi using the sushi maker:
- Place the sushi maker on a slightly damp cutting board.
- Fill the sushi maker with sushi rice.
- Lightly press the embossed surface of the sushi maker into the rice.
- Place a slice of fish or other seafood on top of the rice.
- Move the sushi maker to the side to release the nigiri sushi.
That’s it! You have now made nigiri sushi the easy way with our nigiri sushi maker.
Here are some tips for making nigiri sushi:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The quality of your ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your sushi.
- Don’t overcook the rice. The rice should be slightly sticky, but it should not be mushy.
- Don’t overcrowd the sushi maker. Fill the sushi maker with just enough rice to make a small mound.
- Use wet hands to handle the rice. This will prevent the rice from sticking to your hands.
- Be gentle when pressing the sushi maker into the rice. You don’t want to crush the rice.
- Serve your sushi immediately with your favorite condiments, such as soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger
What can you add to your sushi to spice up the flavours?
We love adding toppings to our sushi. You can sprinkle your sushi with furikake, spring onions and sesame seeds. We love adding this to our nigiri sushi. You can easily find these ingredients at your nearest Asian mart in Cape Town. Ready to make your own sushi at home? Or maybe you prefer a sushi chef in your home.
