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Temari Sushi (Ball-shaped Sushi)

Temari Sushi are small balls of sushi rice topped with colourful ingredients. They are the perfect finger food for special occasions and certainly have a wow factor. In Japan, they are often served during the Hinamatsuri (Doll’s Day/Girl’s Day) festival on the 3^rd of March.

Since each piece of sushi needs to be shaped individually, it takes more time to make than Sushi Canapés or even nigiri sushi, but Temari Sushi are actually very easy to make.

Temari Sushi looks best when made with a variety of toppings in different colours. You don’t even have to use raw fish as a topping. …

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Temari Sushi (Ball-shaped Sushi)

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