Nigiri or nigiri sushi is a popular Japanese sushi. Shrimp nigiri is one of the easiest nigiri recipes that you can make at home with shrimp and sushi rice.
Make the vinegared water by mixing the water and vinegar together. Stir to mix well. Set aside.
Devein the shrimp with a tooth pick. Pick the vein and then pull it out with your thumb and index finger.
Thread each shrimp onto a tooth pick. Make sure the shrimp is straight on the tooth pick. Repeat the same for the rest of the shrimp.
Bring a small pot of water to boil, cook the shrimp for about 1-2 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the shells turn red.
Remove the shrimp with a colander, set aside and let cool.
Remove shells and make an incision on the underside of each shrimp. Open up and spread each shrimp on a flat surface.
Making Nigiri Sushi
Rub the vinegared water on your hands and roll the sushi rice using your right hand into a barrel shape.
Place a shrimp in your left hand and add wasabi.
Place the sushi rice on the shrimp , firmly press using the first two fingers of your right hand. Flip the shrimp sushi over so the shrimp is on top. Transfer it to a serving platter.
Repeat the same until all the shrimp sushi are assembled. Serve immediately with soy sauce, gari (pickled Japanese ginger) and wasabi.