Here’s how to make it at home.
But when Im alone, chirashi sushi is much easier and quicker.
It means scattered sushi in Japanese.
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It has all the flavors and components of sushi, without the fuss of forming rolls.
Styles of Chirashi
Each region of Japan has its own style of chirashi.
Chirashi uses seasoned sushi rice, while kaisen don calls for plain white rice.
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Sushi refers to the rice itself, and not the raw fish on top.
This recipe does call for raw fish as a topping.
Buy sashimi or sushi-grade fish.
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I source it from a local Japanese grocery store that sells fish labeled as sashimi or sushi-grade.
I’ve seen Whole Foods and my local grocery store carry them too.
When cutting raw fish, use a sharp knife and slice it using one smooth motion.
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Dont press the knife straight down or roughly saw it back and forth.
You will smash or tear the delicate flesh.
Either slice it into thick slabs or smaller cubes.
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Garnishes are often called for, like black sesame seeds, shredded nori, or microgreens.
Add the steamer basket in the pot, making sure the water doesnt touch the bottom of it.
Place the shrimp and snow peas in the basket.
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Set the pot over high heat and bring it up to a boil.
Divide the rice into 2 bowls.
Chirashi should be consumed right away since it has raw fish on top.
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