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Temari Sushi (Bitesize Sushi Balls)

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 Portions
Calories: 506 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Sushi Rice (Sumeshi)
  • 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 480 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice
Toppings
  • 2 slices sashimi grade salmon
  • 2 slices sashimi grade tuna
  • 2 slices sashimi grade yellowtail
  • 4 boiled scallops
  • 2 tbsp Kinshi Tamago (Japanese egg crepe) get recipe here.
  • 2 tsp marinated salmon roe (ikura) (ikura)
  • 2 boiled shrimp
  • 15 g Japanese or Persian cucumber (thinly sliced)
  • soy sauce for dipping
  • Wasabi paste optional

Instructions

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  1. If using any cooked ingredients (such as 2 tbsp kinshi tamago) cook them now and allow them to cool before assembling the sushi.
  2. Mix 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar, ½ tsp sugar and ¾ tsp salt in a small bowl until dissolved.
  3. Pour the mixture over 480 g cooked Japanese short-grain rice and mix until evenly distributed.
  4. Cover with a clean damp tea towel while you prepare the other ingredients.
  5. Thinly slice 15 g Japanese or Persian cucumber and soak in a bowl of lightly salted water. Thinly slice the rest of your fish and vegetables if necessary.
  6. Divide the sushi rice into 25-30g (approx 2 tbsp) balls and gently roll into a ball with damp hands. Keep them covered to stop them from drying out.
  7. Break off a piece of plastic wrap and place it on a flat surface. Place the topping of your choice in the center with the side you want to show facing down.
  8. Place a ball of rice on top.
  9. Wrap up the edges of the plastic wrap up and twist the excess to tighten and secure the topping to the rice (be careful not to crush the rice though).
  10. Unwrap and place on a serving plate. Repeat until all the rice and toppings are used up.
  11. Experiment with different cutting methods and ingredient combinations to create your own unique display.
  12. Decorate with your choice of toppings and serve with soy sauce and wasabi paste.
  13. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 382g Calories 506kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 91.9g (31%) Protein 26.8g (54%) Fat 5.3g (8%) Saturated Fat 1.26g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g Cholesterol 117mg (39%) Sodium 1192mg (50%) Fiber 3.7g (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Portions

Amount Per Serving

Calories 506

% Daily Value*

Serving 382g
Calories 506kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 91.9g 31%
Protein 26.8g 54%
Fat 5.3g 8%
Saturated Fat 1.26g 6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g 7%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 1192mg 50%
Fiber 3.7g 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.