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Easy 33 min~330 kcal 8/10
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Ika Nigiri
Seasoned rice is topped with finely scored sashimi-grade squid for a delicate, clean Japanese nigiri.
Hard⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~255 kcal🇯🇵 Japanese🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 20 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Low Calorie
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the sushi rice
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Short-grain sushi rice
- 2.2 su bardağı(~440 ml) Water
- 5 yemek kaşığı(~75 ml) Rice vinegar
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 320 gr Sashimi-grade squid
For serving
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Wasabi
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Soy sauce
- 60 gr Pickled ginger
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the short-grain sushi rice until the water runs clear.
- 2
Cook the rice with the water and let it rest covered for 10 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
Mix the rice vinegar, granulated sugar and salt into the hot rice.
- 4
Score the squid very shallowly with a sharp knife and cut it into diagonal slices.
- 5
Wet your hands with vinegared water and shape the rice into oval bites.
- 6
Spread wasabi on each rice bite and place a squid slice on top.
- 7
Serve ika nigiri with soy sauce and pickled ginger.
💡 Tip: Very shallow scoring on the squid surface makes each bite more tender to chew.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve simply with wasabi, soy sauce and pickled ginger.
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 56% match~255
kcal calories
19
g protein
37
g carbs
3
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 59%Fat 11%
GI 51 · Low GIGL 19 · Medium GL
6.2g
Sugar
0.1g
Fiber
1992.3mg
Sodium
0g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (56%); values are estimates.
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.
Satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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 Ika Nigiri make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Ika Nigiri take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Ika Nigiri difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Ika Nigiri have?
Approximately 255 kcal per serving. Protein: 19g, carbs: 37g, fat: 3g.Which allergens does Ika Nigiri contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ika Nigiri belong to?
This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.How many ingredients does Ika Nigiri need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.Is Ika Nigiri filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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