Happy Hour Omakase Recipe

Happy Hour Omakase - Nine-Course Tasting

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   Course 1: Shoyu Salmon Masago Nigiri

   Cook short-grain rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; let cool. Shape into 8 small ovals, top with a thin slice of salmon, and brush with a light shoyu glaze (ashiake soy glaze mixed with a drop of soy). Garnish with sesame seeds and scallion if desired.

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   Course 2: Citrus Seared Tuna Nigiri

   Season tuna with a pinch of salt, sear lightly if desired, and top small rice ovals. Drizzle with lemon juice and a touch of olive oil; finish with cilantro leaves.

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   Course 3: Mango-Kani Roll Bites

   Dice mango and avocado; mix kani with a little mayo (optional) and a squeeze of lemon. Place mixture on mini nori squares over seasoned rice, roll gently, slice into bite-sized pieces.

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   Course 4: Cucumber Crunch Nigiri

   Thinly slice cucumber; lay over compact rice nibs with a dab of wasabi between. Lightly brush with soy and sesame oil.

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   Course 5: Spicy Tuna Crunch

   Mix tuna with a small amount of sriracha (or chili paste) and mayo (optional). Spoon atop rice, sprinkle sesame seeds, and top with pickled ginger.

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   Course 6: Shrimp Nigiri with Citrus Glow

   Toss shrimp with lemon juice, sesame oil, and a touch of salt. Place on top of small rice mountain; finish with a light brush of soy.

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   Course 7: Nigiri Trio Platter

   Arrange three variations: tuna, salmon, and kani-on-rice, each with a dab of wasabi and a tiny strip of nori for color.

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   Course 8: Mango-Dill Salmon Roll

   Roll seasoned rice and salmon wrapped with nori, with mango and cilantro in the center; slice into rounds.

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   Course 9: Dessert Sushi Bite

   Use a small slice of fruit (e.g., strawberry or kiwi) atop a thin layer of sweetened rice (muscovado or condensed milk glaze) for a light dessert bite; dust with sesame.