Maguro nigiri sushi
(Tuna Nigiri Sushi)
Maguro nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of tuna. Different cuts of tuna are classified as otoro (fatty), chutoro (medium-fatty), and akami (red meat).
The dish has a mild flavor and a rich texture that makes it great for sushi newcomers. 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.
Types of Maguro nigiri sushi
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
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
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
Recipe variations
Maguro nigiri sushi
READY IN 1h 10minThe following is the classic preparation of maguro nigiri sushi. The recipe is easy to follow, with clear and detailed instructions to ensure your sushi ends up the best possible. We recommend going over all the tips before deciding to prepare the sushi, as there might be a few steps that need to be undertaken before jumping onto the recipe, such as checking your equipment and defrosting tuna.
Otoro nigiri sushi
READY IN 1h 10minThe following is the classic preparation of otoro nigiri sushi. The recipe is easy to follow, with clear and detailed instructions to ensure your sushi ends up the best possible. We recommend going over all the tips before deciding to prepare the sushi, as there might be a few steps that need to be undertaken before jumping onto the recipe, such as checking your equipment and defrosting tuna.
Chutoro nigiri sushi
READY IN 1h 10minThe following is the classic preparation of chutoro nigiri sushi. The recipe is easy to follow, with clear and detailed instructions to ensure your sushi ends up the best possible. We recommend going over all the tips before deciding to prepare the sushi, as there might be a few steps that need to be undertaken before jumping onto the recipe, such as checking your equipment and defrosting tuna.
Maguro nigiri sushi Authentic recipe
The following is the classic preparation of maguro nigiri sushi. The recipe is easy to follow, with clear and detailed instructions to ensure your sushi ends up the best possible. We recommend going over all the tips before deciding to prepare the sushi, as there might be a few steps that need to be undertaken before jumping onto the recipe, such as checking your equipment and defrosting tuna.
