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Aburi Sake Nigiri

Nigiri topped with seared salmon and optional sauce.

Aburi Sake Nigiri, Nigiri sushi

At a glance

Spice
Not spicy
Flavour
Balanced
Popularity
90/100
Raw fish
No

Typical ingredients

  • Seared salmon
  • Sushi rice
  • Optional sauce
Texture
Tender and rich
Origin
A Japanese preparation commonly found on European sushi menus.

Alternative names

Salmon Aburi NigiriNigiri de salmon flameado

How to identify this dish

What it is

Pressed sushi rice topped with salmon that has been lightly seared on the surface.

How to recognize it

Look for a salmon topping with a lightly torched finish over a compact bed of rice; an optional sauce may be added.

For beginners

A familiar, balanced option for diners who prefer salmon without the fully raw profile of classic sake nigiri.

Raw fish

No, in the catalogue version.

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