Edomae-Style Nigiri with Vinegared Sushi Rice and Fresh Tuna

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Delicate Edomae-style nigiri sushi featuring perfectly vinegared sushi rice shaped by hand and topped with fresh tuna slices. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear, then cook with 1 1/4 cups water in a rice cooker or pot until tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt; stir until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the warm sushi rice with a wooden spatula, fanning the rice to cool it to room temperature.
  3. Step 3: Using wet hands, shape the vinegared rice into 6 oblong nigiri pieces approximately 2 inches long and 1 inch wide.
  4. Step 4: Slice 6 oz fresh sushi-grade tuna into thin 2-inch by 1/2-inch slices. Dab a small amount of 1 tsp wasabi paste on each rice piece, then press a slice of tuna gently on top.
  5. Step 5: Serve the nigiri with soy sauce and pickled ginger on the side for dipping and palate cleansing.

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