Sushi Assortment Recipe
A delightful assortment of sushi including nigiri, sashimi, and rolls.
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Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
Nigiri Ingredients
Sashimi Ingredients
Roll Ingredients
Method
Prepare Sushi Rice
- 1
Rinse the rice
Place the sushi rice in a bowl and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.
- 2
Cook the rice
In a rice cooker or pot, combine rinsed rice and water. Cook according to rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
Season the rice
Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Once rice is cooked, transfer to a wooden or glass bowl, and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Let it cool to room temperature.
Make Nigiri
- 4
Prepare fish
Slice the sushi-grade fish into thin, bite-sized pieces.
- 5
Form nigiri
Wet your hands with water and take a small amount of sushi rice (about 2 tablespoons). Shape it into an oval mound. Place a slice of fish on top and gently press together.
- 6
Serve
Serve nigiri with a small amount of wasabi and soy sauce on the side.
Prepare Sashimi
- 7
Slice the fish
Slice the sashimi-grade fish into thin, even pieces.
- 8
Arrange
Arrange the sashimi on a plate and serve with pickled ginger on the side.
Make Rolls
- 9
- 10
Roll sushi
Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice on top, leaving a border at the top. Place avocado, cucumber, and cream cheese in the center. Roll tightly using the mat, then slice into pieces.
- 11
Garnish
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rolls before serving.
