Nigiri

Word NIGIRI
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Definitions and meanings of "Nigiri"

What do we mean by nigiri?

Regular sushi: a piece of raw fish (or other topping) on top of a small oblong brick of sticky white rice.

It is an oval piece of vinegared sticky rice, with the fish/shellfish/roe placed as a slice on top. There is usually no seaweed. The traditional type of sushi, before maki (rolls) became the norm. Many places simply call nigiri "sushi" and rolls "maki", so be careful when ordering rolls that you specify since to many native japanese people sushi translates only to nigiri. This form of sushi is generally preferred by those who have a taste for raw fish, and it provides a much higher ratio of fish to rice than rolls do. It is also healthier and lower in calories since there is more protein and no fried or mayo'd product. The most popular is salmon nigiri, closely followed by yellowtail nigiri. Both have a very mild, nearly buttery flavor and so are also ideal for first-timers. There is also sweet shrimp, which is raw shrimp, and fish eggs (salmon roe or flying fish roe) which are popular options. If you have so far only had rolls when it comes to sushi, it would be a good idea to try out the nigiri version as well, you might like it more! But be warned, once you're addicted you can never go back. Urban Dictionary

When someone is actin' a fool at the club Urban Dictionary

The sexual act of putting a small ball of rice on a woman’s vagina and eating it off. Soy sauce can be optional. Urban Dictionary

Pierce and abe Urban Dictionary

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The word "nigiri" in example sentences

Tuna (maguro) nigiri is something I get at almost every sushi restaurant/bar I go to, just because it is so darn delicious! ❋ Unknown (2008)

My only complaint about the nigiri is that there was just a little too much wasabi on the underside of the fish for my tastes. ❋ Unknown (2008)

There were Japanese turns, like the avocado tempura with ponzu air -- not at all greasy, green buttery goodness peeking through a near-transparent film of crisped batter; and the toro 'nigiri', a sheet of fatty tuna balanced with watermelon instead of rice, with jalapeno, fresh wasabi, and soy air. ❋ Tannaz (2009)

(Also she was convinced that Mike's tuna nigiri was an apple: she knows food that is part red and part white! ❋ Buymeaclue (2008)

At Nadeshico (translation: ideal woman) Sushi, which opened its doors late last year, young women line up behind a 17-seat counter, meticulously crafting individual pieces of nigiri (or regular) sushi while bantering with the clientele, 90% of which is male. ❋ Mariko Sanchanta (2011)

But one set of visitors, the entire crew of the Japanese restaurant Shunka in Barcelona “The best nigiri in Europe!” ❋ Lisa Abend (2011)

Four pieces of tuna nigiri sushi, while not actively bad, were huge. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Ko Sasaki for The Wall Street Journal Yuka Hirota chatted with a customer while crafting a piece of nigiri. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Ramsay de Give for The Wall Street Journal The tako octopus nigiri sushi is pictured here. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The meal will include nigiri, rolls and sashimi from the Tataki menu. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Ramsay de Give for The Wall Street Journal Here, the shimaaji yellow tail nigiri sushi. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Depending on the daily catch, this could be salmon nigiri sushi, stir-fried squid, roast sea bass or fish pie, and they get to bring home a second dish. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Ramsay de Give for The Wall Street Journal The saba mackerel nigiri sushi is pictured here. ❋ Unknown (2011)

California rolls with imitation crab, spicy tuna and a combo of salmon nigiri with a spicy tuna roll. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Why not go with a trio of commonly ordered items such as salmon nigiri, tuna maki and tamago? ❋ Unknown (2009)

A selection of nigiri sushi, maki rolls, pork belly, duck sausage, farm greens with ginger dressing and other Japanese specialties are offered for lunch or dinner through Monday. ❋ Post (2011)

What I would order in nigiri: Salmon nigiri[Yellowtail] nigiriWhite Tuna nigiriSweet Shrimp nigiri[Flying Fish] [roe] nigiriIf you are adventurous, try the sea urchin. It's an acquired taste, but has been found to contain the same chemical that makes you high when you do pot. ❋ Eggsoftheflyingfish (2011)

Girl 1: yo girl did you check out [JaMarcus] tonight [dancin]? Girl 2: yeah he's [pretty fly], but he started actin' all nigiri so i had to bounce. ❋ Wu Tang Playa (2010)

“Hey are you [hungry]?” “[No thanks]. I had a [pussimi nigiri] a little while ago.” ❋ VladamirSoldag (2022)

i [fucking love] my nigiri maki [pierce] ❋ Jewish Thunder (2009)

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