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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Amaebi Nigiri
Sweet shrimp nigiri with glossy seasoned short-grain rice and a clean balance of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 4~315 kcal🇯🇵 Japanese🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 20 min cook 10 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Low Calorie
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep45 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the sushi rice
- 300 gr Short-grain sushi rice, Nishiki or Koshihikari
- 360 ml Water
- 45 ml Rice vinegar
- 18 gr Sugar
- 6 gr Salt
For the filling
- 24 adet Sashimi-grade sweet shrimp
For serving
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Wasabi
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Soy sauce
- 30 gr Gari ginger
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear, then drain for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 2
Cook the rice with the measured water and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Mix the rice vinegar, sugar and salt into the hot rice, then cool the rice with a fan until warm.
- 4
Clean the sweet shrimp, remove the vein from the back and pat dry.
- 5
Wet your hands, shape the rice into 12 oval pieces and spread a little wasabi on each one.
- 6
Place the shrimp on the rice, press gently, and serve with soy sauce and gari.
💡 Tip: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before placing them on the rice so the nigiri holds together.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in small bites with wasabi and low-salt soy sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
~315
kcal calories
22
g protein
48
g carbs
3
g fat
Protein 29%Carbs 63%Fat 8%
GI 51 · Low GIGL 24 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Soy
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Amaebi Nigiri make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Amaebi Nigiri take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 75 minutes in total.Is Amaebi Nigiri difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Amaebi Nigiri have?
Approximately 315 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 48g, fat: 3g.Which allergens does Amaebi Nigiri contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Amaebi Nigiri belong to?
This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.How many ingredients does Amaebi Nigiri need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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