Description
Learn how to make perfect sushi rice at home with this simple recipe. This seasoned rice is essential for delicious sushi rolls.
Ingredients
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Sushi Rice:
- 2 cups sushi rice (short-grain white rice)
- 2 cups water (plus more for rinsing)
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- Cook the rice: Cook the rinsed rice with water in a rice cooker or saucepan until done.
- Season the rice: Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt; fold into the cooked rice.
- Cool the rice: Fan the rice to cool it quickly, ready to use for sushi.
Notes
- Avoid metal utensils when mixing vinegar with the rice.
- Do not refrigerate sushi rice; use fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Rice Cooker
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
