Recipe:A-5 Strip Loin Nigiri

Cooking
Directions

1. Thaw and keep thinly sliced A5 Wagyu Thin beef in the refrigerator until ready to use.

2. Prepare Rice: Best to use a rice cooker for sushi rice but if not use a small pot.

3. Rinse rice under cold water 2-3 times using a colander then pour into rice cooker or pot. Add water to the rice and cook over medium heat covering once water begins to boil. Lower the heat and gently simmer for 15 minutes or until water has been absorbed. Immediately transfer to a medium bowl.

4. In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Once dissolved, using a wooden spoon, fold into rice. Cover rice with a cloth and leave at room temperature until ready to use.

5. Using a tablespoon, shape the rice into nigiris or oval shaped pucks and place on a board. Using a small utensil or tip of a knife, place a small amount of wasabi on top of each rice nigiri.

6. Gently remove thin slices of beef strips and cut the length of rice nigiri. Use a kitchen torch to quickly sear the A5 Wagyu Thin New York Strip on top of rice. Sprinkle finishing salt and serve with wasabi and ginger and ponzu on the side.