Recipe
Temari Sushi of marinaded Tuna with Sesame oil

Ingredients (2 servings)
| Rice | 180ml (grain) |
|---|---|
| Kelp sheet | 1 (5cm square) |
| Tuna (Sashimi grade) | 200g |
| Roasted White Sesame Seeds | Appropriate amount |
| 【A】Kadoya roasted sesame oil | 1 tablespoon |
| 【A】Soy sauce | 1/2 tablespoon |
| 【B】Vinegar | 2 tablespoons |
| 【B】Sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| 【B】Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
Directions (15 min)
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Make sushi vinegar. Put 【B】 in a heatproof container and microwave (600W) for 30-40 seconds until sugar is dissolved.
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Cook rice with 180 ml water (less water than usual) and kelp, pour sushi vinegar(1) over cooked rice and mix.
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Put the tuna in a flat container such as a bat and pour the mixture of 【A】 over the tuna and dress.
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Make (2) into bite-sized balls. Place tuna and sushi rice on plastic wrap and squeeze tightly to form a round shape. Place on a plate and sprinkle with roasted white sesame seeds if desired.
“Temari” means a traditional Japanese handball.
Therefore we call the small ball-shaped sushi “Temari sushi”.