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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Hirame Nigiri
Clean, delicate nigiri made with seasoned short-grain sushi rice and sashimi-grade flounder sliced thinly on the diagonal.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 4~330 kcal🇯🇵 Japanese🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 20 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep45 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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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
- 240 gr Sashimi-grade flounder
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 water and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Dissolve the rice vinegar, sugar and salt, fold into the hot rice, and fan until the rice reaches room temperature.
- 4
Slice the sashimi-grade flounder thinly on the diagonal with a sharp knife.
- 5
Lightly wet your hands, shape the rice into 12 oval pieces, and dab each one with a little wasabi.
- 6
Place the fish slices on the rice, press gently, and serve with soy sauce and gari.
💡 Tip: Wiping the knife with a damp cloth before slicing the fish leaves the surface shinier.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with wasabi, gari and a small amount of soy sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
20
g protein
49
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 61%Fat 14%
GI 53 · Low GIGL 26 · 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 Hirame Nigiri make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Hirame Nigiri take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 75 minutes in total.Is Hirame Nigiri difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Hirame Nigiri have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 20g, carbs: 49g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Hirame Nigiri contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Hirame Nigiri belong to?
This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.How many ingredients does Hirame Nigiri need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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