Nigiri Sushi (Finger Sushi)

Ingredients and Directions

——-MUSTARD PASTE——-

4 ts Dry mustard

2 ts Water

1 ts Shoyu

—-TOPPINGS (CHOOSE FROM—–

Sashimi (raw fish) Cooked shrimp Cooked octopus Caviar Sliced cucumber Etc. Make a paste out of mustard, water, and shoyu. Shape sushi rice into oblongs about 1″ x 2 1/2″; flatten slightly. Pat mustard paste on rice; press desired topping on top. Dip in shoyu to eat.

Basic Tempura Batter (Japanese)

Ingredients:
1 egg
1 cup ice water
1 cup all purpose flour

Procedure:

Beat an egg in a bowl. Add ice water in the bowl. Add flour in the bowl and mix lightly. Makes 4 servings. Tip: Be sure to use very cold water. Do not overmix the batter.