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Japanese Tuna Sushi Recipe

Simple and delicious Japanese Tuna Sushi you can make at home.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Sushi Rice
  • 2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 200 grams Fresh Tuna Sashimi grade
  • 4 sheets Nori (Seaweed)
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce For serving
  • 1 tablespoon Wasabi For serving
  • 1 tablespoon Pickled Ginger For serving

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2. Cook the rice in a rice cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
  4. 4. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Let it cool to room temperature.
  5. 5. Place a sheet of nori on a sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
  6. 6. Lay thin slices of tuna across the center of the rice.
  7. 7. Roll the sushi tightly using the mat, then slice into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife.
  8. 8. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Japanese Cuisine, Sushi, Tuna
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