Tako nigiri sushi
(Tako nigiri, Octopus Nigiri Sushi)
Tako nigiri sushi is a traditional type of nigiri sushi. It consists of hand-pressed sushi rice that's topped with slices of octopus. The dish has a mild, slightly sweet and sour flavor and a texture that can be quite chewy. 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.
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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