Rice Balls (Nigiri Sushi) Recipe

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Rice Balls (Nigiri Sushi)
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Ingredients:

  • omelette pieces
  • (cup. television food network, g.p.)
  • 3 1/3 cups short grain rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 6 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 5 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Squeeze the vinegared rice together (into the shape of an elipse) and place omelette pieces over the top of the rice formation.
  2. Serve with pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce as condiments.
  3. Rinse rice in water until the water runs clear and then drain in a colander for 1 hour. Place the drained rice in a rice cooker or in a pot with a tight-fitting lid and add 4 cups water. Over medium heat, cover and bring the water to a boil. Boil for about 2 minutes, reduce heat and allow to simmer for another 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 15 minutes, or until water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat, remove lid, and place a towel over pot. Replace lid and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. While the rice cooks, combine vinegar, sugar and remaining 1/4 cup water in a saucepan. Heat over low temperatures, stirring, until sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool.
  5. Empty rice into a hangiri (or other nonmetallic) tub and spread it evenly over the bottom with a shamoji (or large wooden spoon). Run the spatula through the rice in slicing motions to separate the grains. While doing this, slowly add vinegar mixture. Add only as much as is necessary; the rice should not be mushy. If you have help, fan the rice with an uchiwa (fan) during the cooling and mixing procedures.
  6. Do not refrigerate the rice. Keep it in the tub covered with a clean cloth until ready to use. The rice will last one day.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2439.43 Kcal (10213 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.48g 28%
Sodium 7041.1mg 293%
Potassium 1376.03mg 29%
Total Carbs 515.25g 172%
Sugars 45.36g 181%
Dietary Fiber 24.64g 99%
Protein 49.28g 99%
Iron 6.2mg 34%
Calcium 241.2mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.59 Kcal (597 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.08g 28%
Sodium 411.56mg 293%
Potassium 80.43mg 29%
Total Carbs 30.12g 172%
Sugars 2.65g 181%
Dietary Fiber 1.44g 99%
Protein 2.88g 99%
Iron 0.4mg 34%
Calcium 14.1mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 49.5
    Points
  • 63
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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