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Chutoro Nigiri Sushi | Traditional Rice Dish From Japan | TasteAtlas
Chutoro Nigiri Sushi | Traditional Rice Dish From Japan | TasteAtlas
Chutoro Nigiri Sushi | Traditional Rice Dish From Japan | TasteAtlas
Chutoro Nigiri Sushi | Traditional Rice Dish From Japan | TasteAtlas

Chutoro nigiri sushi

(Medium Fatty Tuna Nigiri)

Chutoro nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of medium-fatty cuts of tuna. Different cuts of tuna are classified as otoro (fatty), chutoro (medium-fatty), and akami (red meat).


The dish has a rich and deep flavor and a soft texture. Traditionally, this type of sushi is eaten by hand in a single bite. It's usually accompanied by soy sauce, wasabi, or pickled ginger (gari) on the side.