Grilled Pacific Saury Sushi with Black Rice Recipe

Name: Grilled Pacific Saury Sushi with Black Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Pacific saury, sashimi quality; 1 dash Salt; 180 ml White rice; 3 tbsp Black rice; 1 tbsp Sake and 1 sheet of kombu seaweed (5 cm square); 1 Sushi vinegar; 1 optional Grated daikon radish; 1 optional Okahijiki (type of saltwort); 1 optional Shiso seeds; 1 optional Kabosu citrus

Servings: persons

1
Make the sushi rice.
2
Mix about 3 tablespoons of black rice and 1 tablespoon of sake with 180 ml of uncooked white rice.
3
Add konbu seaweed to the rice cooker and set to cook.
4
Transfer the cooked rice into a large bowl and drizzle the sushi vinegar.
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Let rest for about 10 seconds to allow the rice to absorb the vinegar (use a sushi rice tub if available).
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Mix the rice well with a cutting motion and cool down with a fan at the same time.
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After it's cooled down, cover with a moistened tea towel on top to keep the rice moist and soft.
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The aroma of grilled Pacific saury is irresistible.
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I like aji (horse mackerel) seared quickly, but I like pacific saury grilled well.
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Since the fish will be grilled, it's fine to use leftover fish on sale at the end of the day.
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Whenever I find special offers, I always buy several to freeze.
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Rinse the fish and sprinkle with salt.
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Leave to stand for a while to get rid of the fishy smell.
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Salting helps remove the fishy smell.
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Rinse the fish gently and pat dry.
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Let's start grilling.
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If you have fresh fish, you could sear the surface with a blow torch.
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Otherwise, you can use your grill.
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After grilling, slice the flesh on the diagonal and top with the sushi rice to make nigiri sushi.
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Plate and serve!
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I put kabosu citrus, cooked okahijiki, grated daikon radish and shisho seeds next to the sushi.
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This sushi rice made with black rice looks beautiful, doesn't it?
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Squeeze the kabosu citrus and sprinkle with a little soy sauce.
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Have a bite!
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The sushi rice with black rice changes its colour immediately when mixed in with vinegar.
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The rice is packed with color as well as flavor.

207

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Pacific saury, sashimi quality, 1 dash Salt, 180 ml White rice, 3 tbsp Black rice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pacific Saury Sushi with Black Rice 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!

Grilled Pacific Saury Sushi with Black Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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