Tender sea eel brushed with a light soy glaze sits over seasoned short-grain rice for a soft, savory nigiri.
40 min prep 25 min cook
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Rinse the short-grain sushi rice until the water runs clear.
Cook the rice with water and rest it covered for 10 minutes.
Fold the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the warm rice.
Simmer the soy sauce and honey for 3 minutes until lightly thickened.
Warm the eel and cut it into diagonal slices.
Moisten your hands with vinegared water and shape the rice into small ovals.
Spread wasabi on the rice, place an eel slice, and serve with the glaze.
💡 Tip: Brushing on a glaze that is not too thick keeps it from overpowering the delicate fish.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with a little wasabi, gari, and hot green tea.
~340
kcal calories
23
g protein
44
g carbs
8
g fat
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.
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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