---
carb: rice
tags:
- Japanese
- Lunch
- 30-45min
- Advanced
- Contains-Fish
- Contains-Gluten
title: Yellowtail Nigiri
method: raw
source: https://crazyfoodrecipes.com/hamachi-nigiri-recipe/
protein: seafood
ingredient_count: 8
---

Rinse and cook @short-grain Japanese rice{2%cups} according to package directions.

Mix @rice vinegar{1/4%cup}, @granulated sugar{2%tablespoons}, and @fine sea salt{1%teaspoon} until dissolved.

Season hot rice with vinegar mixture, cool to room temperature.

Slice @sushi-grade yellowtail (hamachi) fillet{8%oz} into 3x1x1/4 inch pieces with #sharp knife{}.

With damp hands, form rice into 2-inch oval shapes.

Add tiny @fresh wasabi paste{2%tablespoons} amount to rice, top with hamachi slice.

Gently press and shape into traditional nigiri form.

Serve immediately with @premium soy sauce{for serving} and @pickled ginger (gari){1/4%cup}.