For Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival): Perfectly Round Te

Name: For Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival): Perfectly Round Temari Sushi #1
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 80 grams Cooked rice (for the emperor dolls); 400 grams Cooked rice (for the other hand-rolled sushi); 1 Sushi rice flavoring; 1 Black sesame seeds; 1 Sakura Denbu (mashed and seasoned pink fish); 1 Nori (dried seaweed sheet); 1 Cucumber (sliced); 1 Thin omelet; 1 Smoked salmon; 1 Sliced cheese; 1 fresh tuna, shrimp, vinegared mackerel, etc. Your favorite temari sushi additions

Servings: persons

80 grams Cooked rice (for the emperor dolls)
400 grams Cooked rice (for the other hand-rolled sushi)
1 Sushi rice flavoring
1 Black sesame seeds
1 Sakura Denbu (mashed and seasoned pink fish)
1 Nori (dried seaweed sheet)
1 Cucumber (sliced)
1 Thin omelet
1 Smoked salmon
1 Sliced cheese
1 fresh tuna, shrimp, vinegared mackerel, etc. Your favorite temari sushi additions

1
Mix the sushi rice flavoring into the cooked rice.
2
Moisten a cake pop pan with water, and place your favorite fillings at the base of the mold.
3
(Don't put fillings in two of the molds).
4
Lightly pack the sushi rice into the mold over the filling.
5
Cover with the lid, and close the pins.
6
Press down firmly on the mold from the top, remove the lid, and take out the sushi balls.
7
Decorate the two sushi balls that have no fillings.
8
Make the emperor doll face out of black sesame and sakura denbu, and make the kimono and traditional headgear from the nori seaweed and cucumber.
9
Make the empress doll face with black sesame and sakura denbu, and make the kimono and hair decoration out of the thin omelet, salmon, and sliced cheese.
10
Check out my second sushi recipe for using up any leftover sushi balls..

826

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 80 grams Cooked rice (for the emperor dolls), 400 grams Cooked rice (for the other hand-rolled sushi), 1 Sushi rice flavoring, 1 Black sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, For Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival): Perfectly Round Temari Sushi #1 falls under the Seafood 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!

For Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival): Perfectly Round Temari Sushi #1

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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