Chirashisushi for Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) Recipe

Name: Chirashisushi for Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 900 ml worth raw rice, cooked; 10 cm square sheet of Kombu seaweed for dashi stock; 1 Carrot; 8 Eggs; 1 Lotus root, medium sized; 8 Dried shiitake mushrooms, large; 1 Burdock root, medium sized; 1 Cooked bamboo shoot in brine, medium sized; 100 ml Vinegar; 3 tbsp Sugar; 1 tsp Salt; 1 Snow peas; 1 Red pickled ginger

Servings: persons

900 ml worth raw rice, cooked
10 cm square sheet of Kombu seaweed for dashi stock
1 Carrot
8 Eggs
1 Lotus root, medium sized
8 Dried shiitake mushrooms, large
1 Burdock root, medium sized
1 Cooked bamboo shoot in brine, medium sized
100 ml Vinegar
3 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 Snow peas
1 Red pickled ginger

1
[Filling 1 carrot ] Julienne the carrot into 3-4 cm lengths.
2
Put the carrot in a sauce pan and enough dashi stock to submerge.
3
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of salt.
4
Cook until all the liquid has evaporated.
5
[Filling 2 bamboo shoots and burdock root] Slice the bamboo shoots into 3 cm long batons.
6
Shred the burdock root.
7
Cook separately or together.
8
Pour the dashi stock, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of mirin and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
9
Cook until all the moisture is evaporated.
10
[Filling 3 shitake mushrooms] Rehydrate the shiitake mushrooms and put them in a sauce pan.
11
Combine the dashi, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of mirin and cook.
12
[Filling 4 lotus root] Slice the lotus root thinly and cook with 1/3 cup of vinegar and 3 tablespoons of sugar until the liquid has evaporated.
13
[Thin omelets] Beat the eggs with 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of katakuriko dissolved in water.
14
Make thin omelets and slice thinly.
15
[Sushi rice] Add the kombuto the rice and cook.
16
While the rice is really hot, mix in the sushi vinegar and leave to rest for 1 minutes.
17
Mix well and cool the rice at the same time using a fan for glossy rice grains.
18
Mix the sushi rice with the fillings from Steps 1 to 4 and garnish with thin omelet, cooked snow peas and red pickled ginger on top.

1254

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 900 ml worth raw rice, cooked, 10 cm square sheet of Kombu seaweed for dashi stock, 1 Carrot, 8 Eggs, and more.

Yes, Chirashisushi for Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chirashisushi for Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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