Usuba
Nigiri Sushi with Avocado and Shiso
Nigiri sushi is an elongated rice ball topped with a thin layer of filling. A classic Japanese dish with avocado and fragrant shiso leaves. If you can't find shiso leaves, substitute them with basil.
- Total
- 30 min
- Standard serving
- 43.2 g
Ingredients
Total 9
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Rinse the rice with cold water several times until the water becomes clear. Let it drain.
Place the rice in a pot with 1⅔ cups of cold water and 1 tablespoon of sake. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
Cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it steep under the lid for another 10 minutes.
- 2
Step 2
Mix in a bowl 2½ tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1½ teaspoons of sugar, and ¾ teaspoon of salt.
Transfer the hot rice to a large bowl. Slowly pour the vinegar mixture, sprinkling it, and simultaneously stir the rice with a wooden spatula.
Continue stirring until all the vinegar is absorbed. Cover the rice with a damp cloth and let it cool to room temperature.
- 3
Step 3
Wet your hands with cold water. Take 2 tablespoons of rice and form an oval ball.
Spread 1 teaspoon of wasabi on top of the rice.
Slice the avocado into thin slices. Place 2 slices of avocado on top of the wasabi.
Wrap the sushi with a shiso leaf across it to keep the avocado in place.
Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients. Serve with soy sauce.
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