Jung Ho-young's Tuna Nigitoro Temaki

Fresh tuna belly is finely chopped and mixed with scallions, then placed on a tangy and sweet sushi rice and rolled up in seaweed for a traditional Japanese temaki.

Ingredients needed 1 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • When mixing tuna and scallions, avoid pressing too hard—over-mixing can release juice from the scallions, leading to a bitter taste. Gently fold to preserve the aroma.
  • Keep your hands slightly moist when handling the rice to prevent sticking, but ensure your hands are completely dry when touching the seaweed to prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • You can substitute tuna belly with other fresh sashimi-grade fish like salmon or sea bream using the same method to create your own custom temaki.

Recommended for

  • those who want to recreate the premium taste of a Japanese restaurant at home with minimal effort.
  • those looking to enjoy the rich, buttery flavor of tuna belly in a unique way.
  • people seeking a visually appealing and delicious finger food for home parties or entertaining guests.

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