EBI NIGIRI - SHIRMP
Nigiri means "squeeze" in Japanese. Nigiri is made be gently squeezing small amounts of sushi rice into small rectangular shapes, and topping them with bite sized pieces of fish or other foods. The definition of good nigiri is that it doesn't fall apart when you transfer it from the plate to your mouth. From "Sushi for Wimps" my favorite sushi cookbook! If you need a recipe for sushi rice, here's one from the same book: http://www.food.com/recipe/sushi-rice-522880. I often check out you tube videos to see how to form the sushi rice.
Provided by Mrs Goodall
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 10m
Yield 5 each
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- To boil and butterfly the shrimp. Remove the head of the shrimp and insert a long bamboo skewer through the middle - starting from the top and working it through towards the tail.
- Use your thumb to press and flatten the center of the tail section, to allow more space for the skewer to exit.
- Bring the water and vinegar to a rolling boil, add the skewered shrimp, and cover the pot.
- Immediately remove from heat and let stand 3 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp and let cool to room temperature.
- Peel the shrimp and set aside.
- Use the point of a sharp knife to slit open the stomach from the top to bottom, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Gently open the shrimp and flatten. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- To make the Nigiri: make a small mix of water and rice vinegar for dipping your fingers inches This will prevent the rice from sticking to your hands.
- Moisten hands in the water-vinegar mix and pick up a small ball of sushi rice in your right hand. Squeeze gently into a rectangular shape. Pick up and hold a butterflied shrimp in your left hand.
- Bring the rice ball to the shrimp. Us the thumb and foreginger of your right hand to gently press in the sides of the nigiri, and use the thumb of your left hand to press it down at the bottom (of the upside down nigiri). Use your right hand to turn the pressed nigiri over in your left hand.
- Use the thumb and forefinger to press in the sides, and two fingers of your right hand to press the shrimp and rice gently together topside.
- Optional: slice a thin strip of nori, and wrap around the middle of the Ebi Nigiri. It's a pretty finishing touch.
- Serve with traditional sushi accompaniments, soy, wasabi and pickled ginger.
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Adil Jan
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Umaid Shams
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster!
Usman Fatyana
[email protected]The ebi nigiri was good, but I found the shrimp to be a little overcooked.
Trevon Becton
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the ebi nigiri always turns out perfect.
abdullah qadeer
[email protected]The ebi nigiri was delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the rice was seasoned just right.
Bernice Streiff
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for ebi nigiri. It's always a hit with my friends and family.
K_O_K_O Khan
[email protected]The ebi nigiri was good, but I found the shrimp to be a little bland. I would recommend adding some additional seasoning to the shrimp before cooking.
Breanna Paul (Ravianna1031)
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the ebi nigiri always turns out perfect. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.
Tawakalit Famuyiwa
[email protected]The ebi nigiri was delicious, but the recipe was a little confusing. I had to make a few adjustments to get it right.
jill mclaughlin
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The shrimp was tough and the rice was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Dusk Rakib
[email protected]The ebi nigiri was amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the rice was seasoned just right. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Joana Hermanz
[email protected]The ebi nigiri was good, but the shrimp was a little overcooked. I would recommend cooking the shrimp for a shorter amount of time next time.
Kareem Baksh
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the ebi nigiri always turns out perfect. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.
Dance ejay beats
[email protected]The ebi nigiri was delicious! The shrimp was fresh and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Andrei Kwiatkowski
[email protected]This was my first time making ebi nigiri and it turned out great! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the rice was seasoned just right. I will definitely be making this again.