Negitoro Roll Recipe

Directions for Negitoro Roll

1. 1

   Prepare Sushi Rice

   In a bowl, combine the cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix gently and set aside to cool.

2. 2

   Make Negitoro Mixture

   Finely chop the tuna belly and mix it with chopped green onions. Add a pinch of salt to taste.

3. 3

   Assemble the Roll

   Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface, and lay a sheet of nori shiny side down. Wet your hands and take a handful of sushi rice, spreading it evenly over the nori, leaving about an inch at the top edge.

4. 4

   Add Filling

   Place a line of the negitoro mixture across the center of the rice-covered nori.

5. 5

   Roll the Sushi

   Using the sushi mat, carefully roll the nori away from you, pressing gently to shape the roll. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.

6. 6

   Slice and Serve

   Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi on the side.