Shrimp Nigirizushi

Typical oval shaped sushi are called nigirizushi, and boiled shimp is a popular topping. Let's learn how to make nigirizushi at home.

Sushi Rice

Prepare sushi rice by mixing vinegar mixture in steamed Japanese rice. Wet your hands with some sushi vinegar mixture used to make sushi rice. Take some sushi rice in your hand. Lightly shape it into an oval mound.

Take the topping.

Take a piece of flattened shrimp in the other hand.
*See How to Prepare Shrimp for Sushi

Put Wasabi

Put a dab of wasabi (Japanese horseradish) on the belly side of the shrimp.

Place the Sushi Rice

Place the sushi rice on top of the shrimp. *The wasabi should be placed between the sushi rice and the shrimp.

Press the Sushi Rice

Lightly press the sushi rice with your fingers.

Roll the Sushi

Roll the sushi over so that the shrimp side comes on top of the rice.

Press the Sushi

Lightly press the shrimp side with your fingers.

Turn the Sushi

Turn the sushi around so that the tail of the shrimp comes toward you.

Shrimp Sushi is Ready

Again, lightly press the sushi with your fingers.

Serve the sushi with soy sauce on the side.