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Perfect Nigiri at Home
Homemade nigiri will definitely make you look like a pro, but it can actually be easier to make than you (or your guests) might think—all it takes is proper technique and some practice. So we asked Seattle sushi guru Taichi Kitamura of Sushi Kappo Tamura to show us the ropes. Get ready—we foresee some quality fish in your future.
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