Temari Sushi Recipe - Japanese Cooking 101

raw fish

🥗Healthier: smoked salmon

💰Cheaper: cooked shrimp

Smoked salmon offers a similar flavor profile, while cooked shrimp is more affordable.

sushi rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: short-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while short-grain rice is a budget-friendly option.

Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a bowl.

Cook 2 cups of sushi rice in a rice cooker.

Mix the hot steamed rice with the vinegar mixture gently.

Allow the rice to cool while preparing other ingredients.

Make kinshi tamago by mixing a couple of eggs with a pinch of salt and cooking thin crepes, then cut into thin threads.

Cut the avocado into quarters, peel the skin, and slice very thinly.

Cut sashimi grade seafood (tuna, yellow tail, and salmon) very thinly into pieces about 1.5 to 2 inches long.

Slice cooked shrimp, bamboo shoots, carrots, and mushrooms thinly for garnish.

Slice cucumber thinly for garnish.

Thinly cut shiso leaves and slice lemon into quarter pieces.

Place a sheet of plastic wrap on a flat surface and arrange toppings on the plastic.

Place a heaping tablespoon of sushi rice on top of the toppings.

Gather the edges of the plastic wrap and twist in the middle to form a ball.

Repeat to make variations using different toppings.

Unwrap the plastic and place the sushi on a serving plate or in a box.

Garnish if desired and serve with a small tray of soy sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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