Delicious Nigiri Sushi with Fresh Fish and Egg

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious Nigiri Sushi with Fresh Fish and Egg.

1. Step 1

   Start by bringing the water and uncooked white rice to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, which should take about 20 to 25 minutes. When done, transfer the rice to a bowl and gently fold in the seasoned rice vinegar using a rice paddle or wooden spoon. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt, adjusting to your taste. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature, which will take around 30 minutes.

2. Step 2

   While the rice cools, prepare your fish. Slice the hamachi and maguro against the grain into thin pieces, about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. Keep these slices refrigerated until you're ready to assemble your sushi.

3. Step 3

   Next, let's make the egg omelet. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Heat a large greased skillet over medium heat and pour about a quarter of the egg mixture into the pan, spreading it into a thin layer. Cook without stirring for about 2 to 3 minutes until set. Roll the cooked egg into a log and push it to one side of the pan. Repeat this process with the remaining egg mixture, rolling each new layer into the previous log. Once all the egg is cooked, slice the omelet diagonally into pieces about 1/2-inch thick.

4. Step 4

   Now, it's time to assemble your nigiri! Take a piece of fish or shrimp and, if you like, smear it lightly with wasabi paste. Grab 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cooled rice and roll it into a small nugget in your hand. Place the rice ball on top of the fish or shrimp, gently squeezing to make it adhere. Set aside while you prepare the rest of your sushi pieces.

5. Step 5

   For the egg nigiri, take a slice of the egg omelet, grab another small nugget of rice, and place it on top of the egg, squeezing gently to secure it.

6. Step 6

   Finally, wrap a strip of nori around each nigiri piece, moistening one end of the nori strip to seal it in place. And there you have it—your homemade nigiri sushi, ready to be enjoyed!