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Temari Sushi Balls

Round, jewel-like bites shaped in plastic wrap. Shaping nigiri is easier than it looks once the rice is seasoned properly and your hands are damp.

4.6 (435 ratings)
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min
Serves
2
Level
Medium
Temari Sushi Balls: temari sushi balls colorful board (treat as NIG temari)

Photo: Son Tung Tran / Pexels

This is the kind of plate you would be served at the counter, recreated step by step for home. Tobiko adds a tiny pop and a flash of color; a small spoonful goes a long way. Japanese cucumbers have tiny seeds and thin skin, so there is no need to peel or scoop them. Set everything out before you start so assembly flows without stopping.

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