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Hamachi Nigiri Sushi | Traditional Rice Dish From Japan | TasteAtlas

Hamachi nigiri sushi

(Young Japanese Amberjack Nigiri Sushi, Young Yellowtail Tuna Nigiri Sushi)

Hamachi nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of young Japanese amberjack, also known as yellowtail tuna. The dish has a soft texture and flavors that are not as deep as salmon nigiri sushi or tuna nigiri sushi.


The fish is sometimes seared with a blowtorch until lightly charred. 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. The lower quality version of this dish is known as buri nigiri sushi, prepared with older and bigger yellowtail tuna.