Fruit nigiri

Serves: Makes 24 pieces (8 serves)
Time to make: 20 mins , Plus half to 2 hours cooling time.

Total cost: $ 4.72 / $ 0.59 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients

1 cup sushi rice
1½ cups water
½ cup light coconut milk
2 teaspoons honey
juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 cup sliced assorted fresh or canned fruit
²/³ cup frozen berries

Instructions

1 In a strainer, rinse sushi rice under the tap. In a medium saucepan, place rice, water, coconut milk and honey. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fold lime juice through cooked rice.

2 Onto a tray or large swiss roll tin, tip the rice out and spread gently, fanning to cool (or just leave to cool).

3 Once cool, using slightly wet hands, shape rice into oblongs. Roll half of the nigiri in sesame seeds.

4 Top nigiri with slices of your favourite fruit.

5 In a small pot, heat frozen berries until they start to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a small dish.

6 Serve nigiri on a platter, with berry dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Kilojoules 570kJ

Calories 136cal

Protein 2g

Total fat 2g

–Saturated fat 1g

Carbohydrates 25g

–Sugars 5g

Dietary fibre 2g

Sodium 10mg

Calcium 10mg

Iron 0.5mg

Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.