Sep 24 2026
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Sushi Lunch Recipe

Inspired by Kai after Dark
Time1h
Serves2

Served with Miso Soup, 5 pcs of Nigiri and choice of: California Roll, Tuna Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll

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Ingredients

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Miso Soup

Method

Miso Soup

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dashi Broth

    In a pot, bring dashi broth to a simmer over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add Miso

    Whisk in the miso paste until fully dissolved.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add cubed tofu, green onions, and rehydrated seaweed. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Nigiri

  1. 4

    Cook the Sushi Rice

    Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the appliance instructions.

  2. 5

    Season the Rice

    Once cooked, transfer rice to a bowl. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold into the rice. Let cool.

  3. 6

    Form Nigiri

    Wet your hands, take a small amount of rice, and mold into an oval shape. Top with a slice of fresh fish.

Rolls

  1. 7

    Prepare Sushi Rice

    Using the same sushi rice as for nigiri, spread a thin layer over the nori sheet.

  2. 8

    Add Fillings

    Place cucumber, avocado, and crab meat or tuna on the rice-covered nori.

  3. 9

    Roll It Up

    Using a bamboo mat, roll the nori tightly around the fillings. Slice into bite-sized pieces.

  4. 10

    Prepare Spicy Tuna Roll

    For spicy tuna roll, mix diced tuna with spicy mayo before placing it in the roll.

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