Unagi Nigiri (BBQ Eel Sushi)
Unagi Nigiri is a Japanese sushi made with BBQ or grilled freshwater eel on top of hand-formed sushi rice. It has a sweet and salty, rich, meaty texture.
Servings 6
Calories 34kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pkg BBQ grilled unagi (eel) about 6-8 oz
- 1 C cooked sushi rice warm
- 2 tablespoon unagi sauce
- strips of nori seaweed
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- If the unagi is whole, use a sharp knife to cut it into equal pieces about 1" in diameter, about 10-12g each.
- Wet your hands and form about 15g of the sushi rice into small oblong shaped pieces.
- Place the grilled eel on top of the rice. Lightly brush the top of the eel with unagi sauce.
- Take a strip of nori and wrap it around the middle.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top of the eel.
- Repeat with the remainder.
Nutrition
Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg