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Home-Style Salmon Nigiri with Pickled Ginger
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Home-Style Salmon Nigiri with Pickled Ginger

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A Home-Style Salmon Nigiri, the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, and served with Pickled Ginger.

Prep
10 min
Cook
37 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb salmon nigiri
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup dashi
  • 3 cloves mirin
  • 1 tsp scallions
  • 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the salmon nigiri generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the salmon nigiri and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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