Cook the sushi rice

• Rinse the rice until water runs clear
• Cook rice with water in a pot
• Let it rest covered for a few minutes

Season the rice

• Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved
• Fold the mixture gently into the cooked rice

Prepare the toppings

• Slice the salmon thinly against the grain
• Cut fresh ginger into thin strips

Assemble nigiri and serve

• Shape rice into small oblong mounds
• Place a slice of salmon on each mound
• Serve with ginger and soy sauce for dipping