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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Accompaniments
Method
Preparation of Tuna
- 1
Slice the Tuna
Using a sharp knife, slice the big eye tuna into thin sashimi pieces, approximately ¼ inch thick.
- 2
Marinate the Tuna
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated fresh ginger. Add the sliced tuna and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Prepare the Green Onions
Finely chop the green onions and set them aside for garnish.
Cooking Sushi Rice
- 4
Cook the Rice
Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to the package instructions.
- 5
Season the Rice
Once cooked, transfer the rice to a bowl. Mix in 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar while the rice is still warm. Let it cool to room temperature.
Serving
- 6
Assemble the Dish
On a plate, arrange the marinated tuna slices, sprinkle with sea salt and garnish with chopped green onions.
- 7
Serve with Accompaniments
Serve the tuna with nori sheets, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side. Enjoy with sushi rice.
