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How to Make Sushi Rice
This recipe shows how to make properly seasoned sushi rice by rinsing and cooking Japanese short-grain rice, then mixing it with a warm vinegar, sugar, and salt seasoning. The rice becomes sticky yet fluffy with balanced flavor, essential for sushi rolls or bowls. Gently folding the seasoning into hot rice while cooling preserves texture and prevents clumping.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
212 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1-2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
Instructions
- Place sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse rice under running water for 2-3 minutes, or until water runs clear.
- Bring water and rice to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.*
- In a separate small saucepan combine vinegar, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Whisk until sugar and salt have dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
- When rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and then pour the seasoned vinegar evenly over top. Toss until the rice is well coated using either a rice paddle or a silicone spatula. And be careful not to smush the rice, gently fold it until it's evenly mixed.
- Cover the rice with a damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out and let it sit until it has cooled to room temperature.
- Use to make sushi rolls or serve it up in a vegetarian sushi bowl.
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Notes
- Store cooked sushi rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- To freeze, cool rice to room temperature, seal tightly, and freeze for up to 6 months without loss of quality.
- Reheat sushi rice by microwaving covered with a damp paper towel and a splash of water to prevent drying out.
Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
127mg
(5%)
Potassium
36mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 127mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.