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.
Serve with
Wasabi
Wasabia Japonica, better known as wasabi, is a plant native to Japan that is harvested for its lumpy rhizome, which is predominately used as a popular sushi condiment.... Read more
Gari
Gari is the Japanese term for pickled ginger, the crucial element of every sushi meal. Because of its tender texture, translucent skin, and mild flavor, top-quality gari ... Read more
Jiang you
Used in China for more than 2,500 years, soy sauce is one of the world's oldest condiments, made by fermenting a combination of salt, enzymes, and mashed soybeans. It ... Read more
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