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Medium 40 min~510 kcal 8/10
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Otoro Nigiri
Fatty tuna belly rests on seasoned short-grain rice for a rich, buttery nigiri bite.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 2~330 kcal🇯🇵 Japanese🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 20 min cook 10 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep40 min
- Resting/Marinating10 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 otoro tuna
For serving
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Wasabi
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Soy sauce
- 30 gr Pickled ginger
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and drain in a sieve for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 2
Cook the rice with water and rest it, covered, for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Dissolve the rice vinegar, sugar and salt and fold into the hot rice with cutting motions.
- 4
While very cold, slice the otoro thinly on the diagonal with a sharp knife.
- 5
Lightly wet your hands and shape the rice into oval bites.
- 6
Spread a little wasabi on each rice piece and lay an otoro slice on top.
- 7
Serve the nigiri immediately with soy sauce and pickled ginger.
💡 Tip: Taking otoro from the refrigerator at the last moment keeps the fatty flesh from softening in your hands.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve as one-bite pieces with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
19
g protein
45
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 53%Fat 24%
GI 57 · Medium 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 Otoro Nigiri make?
This recipe serves 2.How long does Otoro Nigiri take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 20 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 70 minutes in total.Is Otoro Nigiri difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Otoro Nigiri have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 19g, carbs: 45g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Otoro Nigiri contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Otoro Nigiri belong to?
This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.How many ingredients does Otoro Nigiri need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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