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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Ikura Gunkan
Seasoned sushi rice is wrapped with nori and crowned with glossy salmon roe for a briny, popping classic.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇯🇵 Japanese🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 20 min cook
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- #Low Calorie
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Timeline
Total 1 h 5 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the sushi rice
- 300 gr Short-grain sushi rice, Koshihikari or Nishiki
- 360 ml Water
- 45 ml Rice vinegar
- 18 gr Granulated sugar
- 6 gr Salt
For the filling
- 3 adet Good-quality nori sheets
- 160 gr Salmon roe, ikura
For serving
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Wasabi
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Soy sauce
- 40 gr Gari
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear.
- 2
Cook the rice with the water for 15 minutes and let it rest covered for 10 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 3
Mix the rice vinegar, sugar and salt and fold into the rice.
- 4
Cut the nori sheets into 3 cm wide strips.
- 5
With damp hands, shape small rice ovals.
- 6
Wrap each rice piece with a nori strip and seal the end with a few rice grains.
- 7
Fill the top space with ikura and serve with wasabi, soy sauce and gari.
💡 Tip: Leave the nori slightly higher than the rice, so the ikura pearls sit without spilling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Use soy sauce sparingly, ikura is already salty and aromatic.
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Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 50% match~360
kcal calories
18
g protein
42
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 48%Fat 31%
GI 35 · Low GIGL 15 · Medium GL
4.4g
Sugar
0.1g
Fiber
1409.7mg
Sodium
0g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (50%); 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)
8/10Strong 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 Ikura Gunkan make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Ikura Gunkan take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 65 minutes in total.Is Ikura Gunkan difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Ikura Gunkan have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 42g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Ikura Gunkan contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ikura Gunkan belong to?
This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.How many ingredients does Ikura Gunkan need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Ikura Gunkan filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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