Нигири с лососем

Two pieces of salmon, sliced thin and laid over rice pressed by hand.

• Salmon, cut to order.

• Sushi rice, seasoned and pressed warm.

• Wasabi, a small dab between fish and rice.

Nigiri is the simplest thing on a sushi menu and the hardest to get right. The rice does most of the work: warm, lightly seasoned, pressed just firm enough to hold its shape without turning dense. The salmon goes on top, and that is the whole dish. Two pieces, made when you order them. Gluten-free and high in protein. Contains: fish.