Mackerel Pressed Sushi (Saba Oshizushi)

Name: Mackerel Pressed Sushi (Saba Oshizushi)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1½ cups uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice (2 rice cooker cups, 360 ml); 1 frozen marinated mackerel fillet (shime saba) (defrosted in the refrigerator overnight); 6 shiso leaves; 4 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar (sushi vinegar) (I used Kikkoman® Seasoned Rice Vinegar; or make my homemade sushi vinegar below); For the Homemade Sushi Vinegar (optional):; 4 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned); 2 Tbsp sugar; 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

1h 20m

This Mackerel Pressed Sushi, also known as Saba Oshizushi, is a traditional Japanese dish made with short-grain white rice, marinated mackerel fillet, shiso leaves, and seasoned rice vinegar. It's a flavorful and elegant option for sushi lovers looking to try something new and different.

Mackerel

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Ingredients

Servings: 2

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1½ cups uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice (2 rice cooker cups, 360 ml)

1 frozen marinated mackerel fillet (shime saba) (defrosted in the refrigerator overnight)

6 shiso leaves

4 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar (sushi vinegar) (I used Kikkoman® Seasoned Rice Vinegar; or make my homemade sushi vinegar below)

For The Homemade Sushi Vinegar (optional)

4 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)

2 Tbsp sugar

1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

670kcal

33%
Fat

9g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

142g

7%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

18g

0%
Protein

10g

0%
Cholesterol

60mg

3%
Sodium

2,000mg

100%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Mackerel Pressed Sushi (Saba Oshizushi)

Ingredients

For The Homemade Sushi Vinegar (optional)

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts