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Madai Nigiri
Sashimi-grade sea bream sits over glossy seasoned short-grain rice for a clean, elegant Japanese nigiri.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 4~275 kcal🇯🇵 Japanese🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 20 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Low Calorie
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Timeline
Total 1 h 5 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the sushi rice
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Short-grain sushi rice
- 1.8 su bardağı(~360 ml) Water
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Rice vinegar
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Sugar
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 300 gr Sashimi-grade madai sea bream
For serving
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Wasabi
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Soy sauce
- 40 gr Pickled ginger
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear.
- 2
Cook the rice with water for 18 minutes and rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
28 min28:00 - 3
Dissolve the rice vinegar, sugar and salt and fold into the hot rice with cutting motions.
- 4
Cool the rice to room temperature under a damp cloth.
- 5
Slice the madai sea bream thinly on the diagonal with a sharp knife.
- 6
Wet your hands with vinegared water and shape the rice into oval bites.
- 7
Spread a little wasabi on each rice piece and place a madai slice on top.
- 8
Serve immediately with soy sauce and pickled ginger.
💡 Tip: Cutting the sea bream diagonally in one clean stroke leaves a glossy surface on the nigiri.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as small bites with wasabi, soy sauce and pickled ginger.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~275
kcal calories
21
g protein
42
g carbs
3
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 60%Fat 10%
GI 51 · Low GIGL 21 · 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 Madai Nigiri make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Madai Nigiri take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 65 minutes in total.Is Madai Nigiri difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Madai Nigiri have?
Approximately 275 kcal per serving. Protein: 21g, carbs: 42g, fat: 3g.Which allergens does Madai Nigiri contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Madai Nigiri belong to?
This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.How many ingredients does Madai Nigiri need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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