tuna nigiri

Maguro over rice

Tuna nigiri is a Japanese sushi preparation consisting of a slice of raw tuna draped over a small mound of seasoned rice.

The fish—typically bluefin, yellowfin, or bigeye tuna—is prized for its buttery texture and clean flavor.

Nigiri means "grip" or "grasp," referring to how the rice is hand-pressed into shape: We ordered salmon rolls and tuna nigiri.

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Opposites
sushi format/construction

tuna nigiriCalifornia roll

Imitation crab sushi

dragon roll · spider roll · futomaki · temaki · hand roll

fish type in nigiri

tuna nigirisalmon nigiri

Raw fish over rice ball

raw vs. cooked preparation

tuna nigirituna casserole

Baked fish-noodle dish

canned tuna · tuna melt · fried fish · fish and chips · baked salmon

Family

tuna, nigiri, tunas

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G