Quick and Easy Authentic Chirashi Sushi Recipe

Name: Quick and Easy Authentic Chirashi Sushi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 720 ml Uncooked white rice; 5 cm Kombu; 120 ml Sushi vinegar (store-bought); 1 Carrot; 1/2 section Lotus root; 8 Dried shiitake mushrooms; 2 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce; 3 tbsp Sugar; 1 pinch Salt; 1 enough to cover the ingredients Soaking liquid from reconstituting the dried shiitake mushrooms + water; 4 Eggs; 1 dash Salt; 1 Snow peas; 1 Boiled shrimp (I used frozen shrimp); 1 Daikon radish sprouts

Servings: persons

720 ml Uncooked white rice
5 cm Kombu
120 ml Sushi vinegar (store-bought)
1 Carrot
1/2 section Lotus root
8 Dried shiitake mushrooms
2 1/2 tbsp Soy sauce
3 tbsp Sugar
1 pinch Salt
1 enough to cover the ingredients Soaking liquid from reconstituting the dried shiitake mushrooms + water
4 Eggs
1 dash Salt
1 Snow peas
1 Boiled shrimp (I used frozen shrimp)
1 Daikon radish sprouts

1
Make the sushi rice: Put the rinsed rice and kombu in a rice cooker and cook.
2
(If you have a 'sushi rice' setting on your cooker, use that.
3
Cook the rice so it's slightly firm by using a little less water than usual).
4
Rehydrate the shiitake mushrooms in water, and slice thinly (don't discard the soaking water.)
5
Julienne the carrot.
6
Cut the lotus root in quarters lengthwise and thinly slice.
7
Put the Step 2 ingredients, the flavoring ingredients and the mushroom soaking water into a pot.
8
Add enough water to cover the ingredients.
9
Simmer over medium heat until there's no more liquid left.
10
If any scum rises to the surface, skim off.
11
When the rice is cooked, mix in the sushi vinegar while it's still hot.
12
Add the simmered ingredients from Step 3 and leave to cool.
13
The toppings: make the kinshi tamago (shredded omelette).
14
Add salt to beaten eggs and make several usuyaki tamago (thin omelets).
15
Cool and shred finely.
16
Boil the snow peas in salted water, and cut in half.
17
Cut the boiled shrimp in half lengthwise.
18
Cut the radish sprouts.
19
Finishing: Decorate the mixed sushi rice from Step 4 with the toppings, and the dish is done!

950

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 720 ml Uncooked white rice, 5 cm Kombu, 120 ml Sushi vinegar (store-bought), 1 Carrot, and more.

Yes, Quick and Easy Authentic Chirashi Sushi 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!

Quick and Easy Authentic Chirashi Sushi

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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