Uni Nigiri
Delicate sea urchin over seasoned sushi rice, wrapped with a strip of nori. A simple, elegant bite that highlights the creamy, briny flavor of fresh uni.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 pieces fresh sea urchin (uni)
- 1 sheet nori
Instructions
- 1
Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook with 1.25 cups water in a rice cooker or pot.
- 2
While rice cooks, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved.
- 3
When rice is done, transfer to a bowl. Fold in vinegar mixture while fanning rice to cool. Let rest until room temperature.
- 4
Cut nori sheet into 1-inch wide strips. Set aside.
- 5
Wet your hands with water. Shape about 2 tablespoons of rice into a small oval mound.
- 6
Place a piece of uni on top of the rice, pressing gently to adhere.
- 7
Wrap a nori strip around the middle of the nigiri, overlapping ends. Serve immediately.
- 8
Optional: brush with soy sauce or add a dab of wasabi if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- rice cooker or pot
- mixing bowl
- small bowl
- knife
- cutting board
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