Chirashi Sushi

Experience the vibrant flavors of Japan with this beautifully presented Chirashi Sushi, a delightful deconstructed sushi bowl that's as stunning as it is satisfying. Featuring a base of perfectly seasoned sushi rice, this dish is topped with an array of colorful, fresh ingredients, including sashimi-grade fish like tuna, salmon, and yellowtail, tender shrimp, creamy avocado, cucumber, and slices of tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette). Garnished with nori strips and tangy pickled ginger, each bite delivers a harmonious balance of textures and tastes. It's an easy and customizable recipe, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a restaurant-quality sushi experience at home. Ready in under an hour, Chirashi Sushi is a feast for the eyes and the palate that showcases the art of Japanese cuisine. Serve it with soy sauce and a dab of wasabi for the ultimate finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups sushi rice
• 2.5 cups water
• 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1.5 tablespoons sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 200 grams assorted sashimi-grade fish (such as tuna, salmon, and yellowtail)
• 100 grams shrimp, boiled and peeled
• 1 tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), sliced
• 0.5 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
• 1 sheet nori (seaweed sheets), cut into thin strips
• 0 soy sauce, for serving
• 0 wasabi, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water in a sieve until the water runs clear.

Step 2

Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, prepare the vinegar mixture. In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over low until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let it cool.

Step 4

When the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture using a wet wooden spatula. Let the rice cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Prepare the toppings by slicing the sashimi-grade fish and tamagoyaki into bite-sized pieces.

Step 6

Assemble the chirashi sushi by spreading the rice evenly across individual serving bowls.

Step 7

Arrange the sashimi, shrimp, tamagoyaki, cucumber, and avocado artfully over the rice.

Step 8

Garnish with nori strips and pickled ginger.

Step 9

Serve with soy sauce and wasabi on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1603.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1505.1

Total Fat 46.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 501.3mg	0%
Sodium 3090.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 102.2g	0%

Vitamin D 441IU	0%
Calcium 193.3mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2023.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.1%

Protein: 27.7%

Carbs: 44.2%