Nigiri Sushi with Avocado, Cucumber, and Shiso Leaves Recipe

Name: Nigiri Sushi with Avocado, Cucumber, and Shiso Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice; 1 Tbs. sake; 2 1/2 Tbs. rice vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp. sugar; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. prepared wasabi, or more as needed; 24 thin avocado slices ( 3/4 of an avocado); 24 paper-thin English cucumber half-moon slices ( 1/4 cucumber); 12 shiso leaves, halved diagonally; Low-sodium soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice
1 Tbs. sake
2 1/2 Tbs. rice vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. prepared wasabi, or more as needed
24 thin avocado slices ( 3/4 of an avocado)
24 paper-thin English cucumber half-moon slices ( 1/4 cucumber)
12 shiso leaves, halved diagonally
Low-sodium soy sauce

1
To make Sushi Rice: Rinse rice under cold water until milky starch runs clear; drain.
2
Place in saucepan with 1&frac23; cups cold water and sake.
3
Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low.
4
Cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
5
Remove from heat, and let rest, covered, 10 minutes more.
6
Whisk together vinegar, sugar, and salt in bowl.
7
Transfer rice to large bowl, and drizzle half of vinegar mixture over rice, while cutting through it with wooden spoon.
8
Continue adding vinegar mixture and cutting through rice until all vinegar mixture is absorbed.
9
Cover with damp cloth; cool.
10
Dampen hands, and shape 2 Tbs.
11
Sushi Rice into 1 two-bite-size oval.
12
Smear dab of wasabi over rice, and top with 2 avocado slices and 2 cucumber slices.
13
Place shiso leaf half over top of vegetables, with center seam lying horizontally.
14
Repeat with remaining rice and topping ingredients.
15
Serve with soy sauce.

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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: 1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice, 1 Tbs. sake, 2 1/2 Tbs. rice vinegar, 1 1/2 tsp. sugar, and more.

Yes, Nigiri Sushi with Avocado, Cucumber, and Shiso Leaves 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.

Nigiri Sushi with Avocado, Cucumber, and Shiso Leaves

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