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Home-Style Salmon Nigiri with Scallion
Japanese Free recipe

Home-Style Salmon Nigiri with Scallion

4.8 (26 ratings)

Our Salmon Nigiri leans on soy sauce and patience: kissed with char and smoke, then finished with Scallion.

Prep
28 min
Cook
39 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb salmon nigiri
  • 3 cloves soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dashi
  • 1/2 cup mirin
  • 1 tbsp scallions
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 medium fresh ginger
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
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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