Chirashi Sushi Bento Box
Chirashi sushi is a vibrant and delightful Japanese dish that's surprisingly easy to create at home with your favourite toppings.
Ingredients
Vinegared Rice
- 200 g sushi rice (short grain rice)
- 200 g water
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tbsp sugar
- A small pinch of salt
Toppings
- Chopped spring onion greens
- Assorted sashimi
- Sliced cucumbers
- Egg omelette cubes
- Flying fish roe (Masago caviar)
- Hello Kitty fish chips (optional)
Instructions
To Make Vinegared Rice
- Rinse sushi rice and cook the rice with the same amount of water in a rice cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp rice vinegar, ½ tbsp sugar, and a small pinch of salt. Stir well to ensure everything is thoroughly mixed. (Microwave or heat the mixture in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar and salt dissolve completely)
- Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large plate or a shallow container.
- Gradually pour the vinegar mixture over the rice while using a spatula to gently fold and mix. Be careful not to smash the rice grains. Continue adding the vinegar mixture until the rice is evenly coated.
- Cool the rice with a fan or a piece of cardboard to help cool it down. This will give the rice its characteristic glossy sheen and sticky texture.
Assemble Chirashi Sushi
- Prepare the toppings by chopping the spring onion greens, slicing the cucumbers, making an egg omelette and cutting it into cubes, and slicing the assorted sashimi into bite-sized pieces.
- Spread the cooled vinegared rice evenly in a bento box or a sushi platter.
- Arrange the prepared toppings over the rice. Add flying fish roe (Masago caviar), Hello Kitty fish chips or any other favorite toppings for a creative touch.
- Serve the chirashi sushi immediately and enjoy the vibrant and delightful flavors of this easy-to-make Japanese dish!