Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Brisket Sushi Rolls
The Power of Beef! Creating Deliciously Tender Beef Brisket Sushi at Home
With the perfect balance of seasoned sushi rice and flavorful ingredients, you can easily enjoy high-quality sushi right in your own kitchen! Today, we’re making one of the most savory and irresistible sushi varieties: Beef Brisket Sushi. Get ready for a treat!
Main Ingredients
- 400g Beef Brisket (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups Sushi Rice
- 3 sheets Dried Kombu (4x4cm)
- 1/4 Onion
- A small bunch of Scallions
- A pinch of Herb Salt
- Store-bought Teriyaki Sauce
Sushi Vinegar (Sushi-zu)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Lay out the thinly sliced beef brisket on a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle evenly with herb salt to season. This simple seasoning will enhance the natural savory flavor of the brisket.
Step 2
Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice thoroughly. Place it in your rice cooker, add slightly less water than usual, and add the dried kombu sheets. Cook the rice until it’s fluffy and slightly firm to the bite – perfect for sushi.
Step 3
Thinly slice the onion. To remove its sharp bite, soak the sliced onion in cold water for about 10 minutes. Afterward, drain it thoroughly.
Step 4
Finely chop the scallions. If you don’t have scallions, you can omit them or substitute with fresh sprouts for a lovely garnish.
Step 5
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of sugar, 4 tablespoons of rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are mostly dissolved. For complete dissolution, microwave for about 20 seconds. A good ratio for sushi vinegar is 1:2:0.3 (sugar:vinegar:salt) per cup of rice.
Step 6
Once the rice is cooked, while it’s still hot, gradually add the prepared sushi vinegar, a spoonful at a time. Gently mix the rice using a rice paddle, using a lifting and cutting motion to avoid mashing the grains. This ensures the vinegar is evenly distributed.
Step 7
Adding all the sushi vinegar at once can make the rice too mushy. By adding it gradually, the rice cools down while absorbing the vinegar, developing a beautiful sheen and a perfectly balanced sweet-and-sour flavor.
Step 8
Once the sushi rice has cooled slightly, shape it into individual sushi portions with your hands. Place a small dab of fresh wasabi on top of each portion. If the rice sticks to your hands, lightly wet them with water.
Step 9
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat without adding any oil. Grill the seasoned beef brisket until nicely browned. Place a slice of the grilled brisket on top of each prepared sushi rice ball.
Step 10
Drizzle some store-bought teriyaki sauce over the brisket. Then, top with the thinly sliced onion and chopped scallions. Your delicious and savory beef brisket sushi is now complete!
Step 11
Serve with a warm bowl of miso soup for a delightful meal. The combination of savory beef brisket, sweet teriyaki sauce, and fresh onions is a classic pairing that’s hard to beat. No extra soy sauce is needed!
Step 12
For beef brisket, grilling it simply seasoned with salt allows you to truly appreciate the rich, inherent flavor of the meat, rather than masking it with heavy marinades. This method brings out the best in the brisket.
Step 13
Homemade sushi made with perfectly seasoned rice and a slice of high-quality beef brisket is an absolute delight! It’s surprisingly easy to make, so give this recipe a try. Your family is sure to love it!
