Description
This Wagyu beef sushi recipe is rich, tender, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Featuring lightly seared Wagyu over seasoned sushi rice, it is perfect for a luxurious yet simple sushi night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 to 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 500g Wagyu beef
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Japanese mayonnaise (optional)
- Red onion (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and cook the rice, then season with vinegar mixture.
- Season and sear the Wagyu beef, then rest and slice thinly.
- Mix mirin, soy sauce, and garlic to make the sauce.
- Shape rice into small ovals using slightly wet hands.
- Top rice with sliced beef.
- Lightly sear the top for an aburi finish.
- Drizzle with sauce and add toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness. Do not overcook Wagyu as it loses its signature texture. Keep hands slightly wet when shaping rice. Adjust sauce sweetness or saltiness to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg