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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Kinmedai Nigiri
Splendid alfonsino gives seasoned rice a delicate, sweet sea flavor with its vivid red skin intact.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 2 min📖 1 min readServes 2~292 kcal🇯🇵 Japanese🌍 Full translation
42 min prep 20 min cook
- #For Guests
- #Low Calorie
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Timeline
Total 1 h 2 min- Prep42 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
2 servings
Quick:
For the sushi rice
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Nishiki or Koshihikari short-grain rice
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) water
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) rice vinegar
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) salt
For the topping
- 180 gr Sashimi-grade kinmedai fillet
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) lemon zest
For serving
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) wasabi
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) soy sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the rice until the water runs clear and drain off the surface moisture for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 2
Cook the rice with the same measure of water and rest it covered for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Fold the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the hot rice in a wide bowl.
- 4
Make very shallow cuts in the skin of the kinmedai fillet.
- 5
Slice the fish diagonally into thin pieces with a sharp knife.
- 6
Shape 12 oval pieces of rice without compressing them too much.
- 7
Place kinmedai on the wasabi-brushed rice and serve with lemon zest and soy sauce.
💡 Tip: If you keep the skin on, very shallow scoring helps each slice settle neatly on the rice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve delicately with a little wasabi, lemon zest, and soy sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
~292
kcal calories
21
g protein
43
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 57%Fat 15%
GI 58 · Medium GIGL 25 · 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 Kinmedai Nigiri make?
This recipe serves 2.How long does Kinmedai Nigiri take?
Prep 42 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 62 minutes in total.Is Kinmedai Nigiri difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kinmedai Nigiri have?
Approximately 292 kcal per serving. Protein: 21g, carbs: 43g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Kinmedai Nigiri contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kinmedai Nigiri belong to?
This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.How many ingredients does Kinmedai Nigiri need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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