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Making Sushi - Nigirizushi

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Step 3: Holding Sushi Rice

Making  Maguro Nigiri-zushi

Making Maguro Nigiri-zushi

Setsuko Yoshizuka
Now, wet your palms and fingers with the sushi vinegar mixture used to make sushi rice above. Take about two tablespoons of sushi rice in your hand and lightly shape it into an oval mound.

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