Asparagus Butter Nigiri アスパラバターにぎり

How to make Asparagus Butter Nigiri Recipe - Asparagus and butter are often paired in Japanese dishes, as butter adds just the right flavor to fresh asparagus. Add a dash of salt and pepper , and you’ve got a delicious vegetarian sushi dish.

MAKES 1 PIECES

Ingredients
3 asparagus spears
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sushi rice
Wasabi paste, plus more for serving
1 nori strip, ½ x 6 inches
Salt and pepper, to taste
Gari (pickled ginger), for serving
Soy sauce, for serving

Method:
1. Trim the asparagus tips so that the spears are about 2 inches long.

2. Heat the butter in a small pan over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and sauté until soft (Fig. a).

3. Hold the rice in your hand and gently squeeze it into a rectangular shape with rounded corners. Place it on your work surface and top with a bit of wasabi (Figs. b-c).

4. Place the asparagus on top of the rice and wrap with the strip of nori (Fig. d).

5. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top and serve with wasabi, gari and soy sauce.

Asparagus Butter Nigiri アスパラバターにぎり