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A plate of freshly made negitoro sushi rolls with finely chopped tuna and green onions, served with soy sauce and pickled ginger.

Negitoro

A traditional Japanese dish featuring minced fatty tuna belly and green onions, perfect for sushi or rice bowls.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 people
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g fatty tuna belly, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • Soy sauce (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Mince the tuna belly into a smooth paste.
  • Mix with finely chopped green onions.
  • Serve over rice, sushi, or enjoy as-is with soy sauce.

Notes

Ensure that the tuna used is sushi-grade and from a reputable source to guarantee freshness and quality.
Negitoro can be enjoyed as a topping for poke bowls or sushi, or served as a tartare-style appetizer.
To maintain freshness, consume the negitoro immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.