5 from 147 votes
Easy Gunkan Sushi
Easy Gunkan Sushi features seasoned sushi rice shaped into small oval mounds wrapped with nori strips forming a small 'boat' perfect for holding various toppings like sushi-grade fish, seafood, or roe. The rice is seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to lend a balanced flavor and stickiness to hold shape without over-compressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
98 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
For the sushi rice
- 2 cups sushi rice cooked
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 nori seaweed cut into 1 ½ inch strips, sheets
- toppings of your choice (e.g., sushi grade fish, seafood, or roe)
Instructions
- Prepare Sushi Rice: Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. While the rice is still warm, gently mix in a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to season it. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Cut Nori Strips: Cut nori sheets into strips slightly wider than the rice mounds you'll be forming, about 1 ½ inches (follow the lines).
- Shape Rice Mounds: Wet your hands to prevent sticking and take a small handful of seasoned sushi rice. Gently press and shape the rice into oval mounds using your hands. Ensure they hold their shape but aren't overly compressed.
- Wrap with Nori: Wrap a nori strip around the rice mound, leaving a portion sticking out to form the "boat" shape. Press the nori gently against the rice to make it adhere. (Pro tip: Place a few grains of rice near the edge of the nori to assist with adherence and closure.)
- Add Toppings: Carefully arrange your chosen toppings on top of the rice in the nori "boat." Get creative with your combinations.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the gunkan sushi on a plate and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
65IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.