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Sashimi

Sashimi (刺身) or shashimi is a traditional and delicious dish of Japanese cuisine, prepared with slices of raw fresh fish or shellfish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian , Japanese

Ingredients

  • ½ lb salmon
  • ½ lb tuna
  • 4 leaves shiso optional
  • 1 oz. wasabi
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 oz. gari ginger

Instructions

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  1. Cut the fish fillets into regular ⅛ inch (2-3 mm) slices: place them horizontally on a cutting board, skin side up; place the tail of the fillet to the left and hold it in place with the left hand.
  2. To cut the sashimi slices, tilt the knife blade at 45 degrees and slide it along the fillet from left to right, letting the weight of the knife do the work.
  3. Arrange the sashimi slices on plates with shiso leaves. Serve with wasabi, gari, and soy sauce.

Notes

  • Use a sushi knife (yanagiba). It is a long knife in the shape of a willow leaf, sharpened on one side only.