Hina Doll Sushi for Hinamatsuri Girls' Day Recipe

Name: Hina Doll Sushi for Hinamatsuri Girls' Day
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 one small bowlful Plain cooked rice; 1 tbsp Sushi vinegar; 1 tsp Sesame seeds; 2 Eggs; 1/2 tbsp Sugar; 1 pinch Salt; 1 tsp Katakuriko; 1 leaf Spinach; 1 Cucumber, carrot, nori seaweed; 4 seeds Black sesame seeds (for the eyes); 2 Quail eggs (for the heads)

Servings: persons

1
Hard boil the quail eggs and peel the shells.
2
Prepare the sushi rice.
3
Put the cooked rice in a bowl, pour over the sushi vinegar and mix in gently.
4
Mix in the sesame seeds.
5
Make 2 triangular rice balls.
6
Crack eggs into a bowl and beat with chopsticks.
7
Add the sugar, salt and katakuriko with water (mixed with the same quantity) and mix well.
8
Grease a frying pan with a little oil and pour 1/2 of the egg mixture.
9
Spread the egg mixture by moving the frying pan.
10
When the edge of the omelet starts to dry, flip over.
11
Cook quickly and remove from the frying pan.
12
Pour in the remaining egg mixture, add blanched and chopped spinach, and cook.
13
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and peel a thin slice with a peeler.
14
Make a crown and scepter (the white ball is the quail egg, which will be the doll head).
15
Cut the carrot in half lengthwise and peel a thin slice with a peeler.
16
Make a fan and blanch (not for too long, otherwise it won't hold shape).
17
Make an emperor hina doll with a thin omelet with spinach.
18
Fold 1/3 of the omelet and put the rice ball in the centre.
19
Wrap with a cucumber slice.
20
Wrap the rice balls with the omelets.
21
Secure with a toothpick.
22
Use a toothpick and fix a quail egg on top of the rice ball.
23
Make a doll's hair with nori seaweed and crown with a cucumber piece (stick to the head with a toothpick).
24
Make eyes with the black sesame seeds.
25
Put a scepter to the groom and it's done.
26
Make the empress hina doll.
27
Arrange the two dolls and they're done.

837

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 one small bowlful Plain cooked rice, 1 tbsp Sushi vinegar, 1 tsp Sesame seeds, 2 Eggs, and more.

Yes, Hina Doll Sushi 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!

Hina Doll Sushi for Hinamatsuri Girls' Day

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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