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What is The Best Way to Make Nigiri
Thinking about opening up your own Japanese restaurant or updating your menu? Interested in serving some delicious and authentic nigiri sushi but are not well versed in making the perfect nigiri sushi for your valued customers?
Well, we might have the perfect way to solve your sushi problem. The nigiri sushi machine, if used properly, can not only improve your sushi making process, but can be a main driver in affecting your business’s bottom line.
If you are interested in investing in a nigiri sushi machine, scroll down to find out everything you need to know about these machines.
What is a Nigiri Sushi Machine?
First, before we go into the functions and benefits of a nigiri sushi machine, let’s make sure we are all on the same page on what exactly is a nigiri sushi machine.
A nigiri sushi machine is typically a table-top, relatively small to mid size sushi making equipment that is able to have the cooked, prepared sushi rice put into it and have the rice be molded into Japanese nigiri, usually oval to round rice balls that are ready to be topped with various toppings from sashimi, salmon, etc.
Now that we know what a nigiri sushi machine is, next let’s look at exactly how it works.
Functions
Prior looking into the functions of a nigiri sushi machine, did you know that in Japan, the making of nigiri sushi is considered to be a high-skilled profession that takes years to master?
A nigiri sushi machine is capable of molding or shaping cooked rice into the perfect size and texture to ensure that each and every nigiri ball that is made with the perfect softness that you would find in a traditional Japanese sushi restaurant.
The sushi chefs all have to go through years of training in order to be standing in front of the customer and serving them sushi. What the nigiri sushi machine does is to replicate the craft so that anyone can open a sushi restaurant and reduce the training time to provide customers with high quality Japanese nigiri sushi . Having this type of equipment allows for anyone to easily make delicious nigiri sushi.
You will no longer need to spend a pricey amount of money on training or hiring sushi chefs to make authentic Japanese nigiri sushi. You can now easily make your own authentic Japanese nigiri sushi with a nigiri sushi maker machine.
Steps on How to Operate a Nigiri Sushi Machine
The steps to making nigiri sushi are very simple.
- Assemble the nigiri sushi machine, lightly spray a layer of oil that is made specifically for the sushi machine
- Switch on the power.
- Open the hopper and then insert in the cooked and mixed sushi rice into the machine.
- Close the hopper and then flip on the operation switch.
- Nigiri rice ball will automatically be dropped onto the rotating plate. The rotating plate has a sensor so it would stop once the plate is full.
- Remove the nigiri rice ball as it goes and you can either store the rice balls away or immediately place the fresh fish to make nigiri for your customers.
Sushi Machine in Japan
As you may already know, unlike parts of North America, South America, and many other parts all across the world where maki sushi rolls is the most popular type of sushi, in Japan the most popular type of sushi is nigiri sushi.
That is why in Japan, nigiri sushi machines are very popular for many large scale food manufacturers and restaurants. In fact, part of the reason that sushi can be so popular within Japan is because of sushi machines. Before sushi machines were invented, sushi (nigiri) was considered expensive and often only served on special occasions.
Once the sushi machine was invented, cheaper sushi became available. Thus, more and more people were able to eat sushi and their popularity grew as well. Now sushi can be considered as a global cuisine and sushi machine is a big part of it.
Nigiri Sushi Machine’s Benefits
- High Efficiency: With a nigiri sushi machine, you can make up to 2800 rice balls.
- Saving Labor costs: Instead of two to three people working non-stop, one nigiri sushi machine can do it all. In addition, you can save time and money it cost to train the staff to make nigiri.
- Hygienic: The machine reduces the amount of hand contact with the food. In addition, you can easily clean the machine.
- Authentic Japanese Sushi: The nigiri machines have been tested and evaluated by sushi masters in Japan
- High Quality: All of the sushi machines are high quality, made in Japan. They are all very durable and long-lasting.
- Easy to use: You just need one person to put in the cooked rice and then press the button. After it is done, just collect the nigiri sushi rice ball and then store it away.
- Consistency: Since you are using a machine, a machine automates the process, and thus keeps the object the same each time with very little variation. Each rice ball will be consistent with the one it made before.
Types of Nigiri Machines
Currently, there are 2 different types of nigiri sushi machines, and each one is made for a different kind of business model. It is important to find the best nigiri sushi machine for your business. Let us take a look at the different models below:
The High Speed Nigiri Sushi Machine
| Product: | ASM 410A |
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| Production Capacity (Max): | 2,400 sushi balls per hour |
| Dimension: | 310mm x 496mm x 634mm |
| Weight: | Approx. 50.6 lbs. (23kg) |
The ASM 410A Nigiri Sushi Machine is the fastest model in this list. This nigiri sushi machine can produce up to 2400 nigiri rice ball in one hour.
This nigiri sushi machine is more for a business that has a much bigger demand for nigiri sushi. This machine is most popular with large food production companies that need a large scale food production for their business.
If you are in need to produce ultra high quantities of high quality nigiri sushi, you can have a look at the detailed information and specifications which are in our specification page.
Onigiri Machine
| Product: | ASM 545A |
|---|---|
| Production Capacity (Max): | 1300 – 1950 onigiri per hour |
| Dimension: | W310mm x D497mm x H691mm |
| Weight: | Approx. 55.1lbs. (25kg) |
ASN 545A Nigiri Sushi Machine has similar features as to the TSM 07. It is much more compact in size and can produce up to 1950 onigiri in one hour. This machine is a great option for a smaller business, as the sizing is smaller and obvious the pricing is less too.
This sushi machine is our most popular as it meets most restaurant owner’s food production needs.
Choosing the Best Sushi Machine for You
Now that you are a bit more familiar with nigiri sushi machines, I am sure you are ready to select the perfect nigiri sushi machine for your business. All of the models mentioned above are great and very long-lasting.
If you still have doubts or uncertainty, you are free to contact us for product consultation. Top Sushi Maker provides one to one consultation via email or directly via phone and WhatsApp. We would love to help you find the best sushi machine for your business. We offer a range of different sushi machines from nigiri sushi maker machines, maki sushi roll machines, maki sushi roll cutter machine and sushi rice mixers too. Feel free to contact us!
If you want to know more about how sushi machines can help your business check out the following articles.
1. Sushi Machine: The Benefits
2. Sushi Equipment that Changes Modern Sushi Production
We here in the Top Sushi Maker Team hope you find the best solution for your sushi business.
