Chirashi - 散らし寿司
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What does Chirashi involve? How to eat chirashi correctly? Chirashi recipe recipeChirashi, also known as Chirashizushi, is a different way to enjoy sushi compared to what we usually know. In this style, the sushi ingredients are arranged on top of sushi rice in a bowl. Translated, Chirashi-Sushi means "scattered sushi."
Chirashi Sushi is traditionally served in Japan on March 3rd for Hina-Matsuri, also known as the Girls' Festival. During this festival, traditional dolls are displayed to protect young girls from misfortune.
What does Chirashi involve?
Similar to the sushi we are familiar with, Chirashi includes, along with seasoned rice with vinegar and sugar, a variety of fish and vegetables. Additionally, it features thinly sliced omelet, typically placed directly on the rice. Chirashi often includes nori seaweed, caviar, mushrooms, boiled eggs, and lotus roots. Beyond these, Chirashi can be customized with other ingredients according to preference.
How to eat chirashi correctly?
As is customary in Japan, Chirashi, like Sushi, is eaten with chopsticks. Alternating between a piece of fish or vegetable and rice allows for a better focus on the texture of each component. The individual bites can then be dipped into soy sauce.
Chirashi Rezept
There are many different ways and variations for the preparation of Chirashi-Sushi. Since it is easier to prepare than Sushi (no elaborate rolling), Chirashi is a suitable alternative that you can try making at home. The following recipe is meant to inspire you to give Chirashi a try yourself.
300g
sushi rice
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300g
Sashimi-grade halibut fillet
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1/2
cucumber
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1
carrot
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2
spring onions
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500ml
water
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3 tbsp
rice vinegar
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1 tbsp
sake
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1 1/2 tbsp
sugar
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1 1/2 tsp
salt
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1
Nori leaf
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2 tsp
sesame seeds
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3 tbsp
light soy sauce
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1 tbsp
sesame oil
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1 tbsp
lemon juice
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pepper
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coriander
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4
eggs
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2 tbsp
sugar
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2 tbsp
water/dashi
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2 tbsp
starch
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1/2 tsp
salt
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Enjoy cooking and creating your own Chirashi-Sushi!