Nigiri Tako Recipe
Recipe information
Make Nigiri Tako in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Get This Recipe In Your Inbox
Just share your email, and we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus, enjoy weekly servings of cooking inspiration as a bonus!
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others!
Ingredients
Sushi Rice
Tako (Octopus)
Assembly
Preparing Sushi Rice
1. Rinse the Rice
Place the sushi rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear, about 2-3 minutes. This removes excess starch.
2. Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed sushi rice and 2.5 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
3. Season the Rice
In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Transfer the rice to a large bowl, and gently fold in the vinegar mixture using a wooden spatula. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Cooking Tako
4. Prepare the Octopus
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. If using fresh octopus, blanch it for 1-2 minutes. If using frozen octopus, thaw it first and then blanch.
5. Simmer the Octopus
Reduce the heat to low. Add the octopus tentacles and 2 tablespoons of mirin to the pot. Cover and simmer for about 45-60 minutes, or until the octopus is tender. Remove from water and let cool.
6. Slice the Octopus
Once cooled, slice the octopus into thin pieces about 1/4 inch thick.
Assembling Nigiri
7. Form the Nigiri
Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking. Take a small amount of sushi rice (about 2 tablespoons) and form it into an oval shape.
8. Top with Tako
Place a slice of octopus on top of the formed rice. Optionally, you can add a small smear of wasabi under the tako slice.
9. Serve
Serve the nigiri with soy sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy with or without nori sheets.
Local Coupons
No local coupons found for this recipe's ingredients.