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Saba Nigiri

Name: Saba Nigiri
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: Japon Mutfağı
Ingredients: 2 su bardağı Japon kısa taneli pirinç; 2 su bardağı Su; 0.33 su bardağı Pirinç sirkesi; 3 yemek kaşığı Toz şeker; 1.5 çay kaşığı Tuz; 320 gr Sashimi kalitesinde uskumru fileto; 1 tatlı kaşığı Wasabi; 4 yemek kaşığı Soya sosu; 40 gr Zencefil turşusu

Thin slices of sushi-grade mackerel sit over hand-shaped seasoned rice for a clean, oily, deeply savory nigiri.

Hard⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 4~340 kcal🇯🇵 Japanese🌍 Full translation

45 min prep 20 min cook

#High Protein
#Low Calorie

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Total 1 h 5 min

Prep45 min
Cooking20 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

For the sushi rice

2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Japanese short-grain rice
2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Water
0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Rice vinegar
3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Granulated sugar
1.5 çay kaşığı(~7.5 ml) Salt

For the filling

320 gr Sashimi-grade mackerel fillet

For serving

1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Wasabi
4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Soy sauce
40 gr Pickled ginger

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Instructions

1
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and drain for 20 minutes.
20 min
20:00
2
Cook the rice with water and let it rest covered for 10 minutes.
20 min
20:00
3
Dissolve the rice vinegar, sugar and salt and fold into the hot rice.
4
Check the mackerel fillet for bones and cut thin diagonal slices.
5
Moisten your hands with vinegared water and shape small rice ovals.
6
Spread a tiny amount of wasabi on each rice piece and place mackerel on top.
7
Serve the nigiri at once with soy sauce and pickled ginger.

💡 Tip: Cutting mackerel on the bias with a very sharp knife leaves a glossy surface without crushing the fibers.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with a little soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger.

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Nutrition (per serving)

⚠️ Estimated, 56% match

~340

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 27%Carbs 50%Fat 23%

GI 57 · Medium GIGL 25 · High GL

9.3g

Sugar

0.1g

Fiber

1701.2mg

Sodium

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)

8/10

Strong 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 Saba Nigiri make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Saba Nigiri take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 65 minutes in total.
Is Saba Nigiri difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Saba Nigiri have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 44g, fat: 9g.
Which allergens does Saba Nigiri contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Saba Nigiri belong to?
This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.
How many ingredients does Saba Nigiri need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
Is Saba Nigiri 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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Instructions

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and drain for 20 minutes.

20 min

20:00

Cook the rice with water and let it rest covered for 10 minutes.

20 min

20:00

Dissolve the rice vinegar, sugar and salt and fold into the hot rice.

Check the mackerel fillet for bones and cut thin diagonal slices.

Moisten your hands with vinegared water and shape small rice ovals.

Spread a tiny amount of wasabi on each rice piece and place mackerel on top.

Serve the nigiri at once with soy sauce and pickled ginger.

FAQ

How many servings does Saba Nigiri make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Saba Nigiri take?

Prep 45 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 65 minutes in total.

Is Saba Nigiri difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Saba Nigiri have?

Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 44g, fat: 9g.

Which allergens does Saba Nigiri contain?

This recipe contains Seafood, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Saba Nigiri belong to?

This recipe belongs to Japanese cuisine.

How many ingredients does Saba Nigiri need?

This recipe needs 9 ingredients.

Is Saba Nigiri 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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