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Instant Pot Sushi Rice

Learn how to cook perfect sushi rice in the Instant Pot every time with this never-failing recipe. This Japanese sushi rice recipe is easy, quick and makes the best rice for sushi rolls, sushi bowls and hand rolls.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 1 1/4 cup cold water for cooking
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar Unseasoned
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover with cold water. Clean the rice in the water with your hand, 2-3 times or until the water is clear.
  2. After the rice is rinsed, let the rice drain in a colander or strainer for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Pour in cold water for cooking and the well rinsed & drained rice in Instant Pot. Ensure all the rice is fully submerged in the water. Pressure cook for 5 minutes at HIGH pressure. Allow for a natural pressure release for five minutes before releasing steam manually.
  4. While the rice cooks, mix the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until blended. Gently heat in microwave or in a pan on stovetop, if needed.Note: Do not bring sushi vinegar to a boil. Mix it well and make sure that the sugar and salt get dissolved in the vinegar mixture.
  5. Transfer the rice to a large container or a bowl and gently spread out the rice with a rice paddle. Slowly & evenly pour the sushi vinegar over the rice. Gently mix the rice with the rice paddle.
  6. That's it your sushi rice is ready to eat!

Notes

  • Tips for perfect sushi rice: 
  • Use good quality Japanese short-grain rice. They are easily available in local Asian grocery stores and on Amazon.
  • Pour vinegar onto the hot rice so that the rice turns out nice and shiny.
  • Carefully add the vinegar to the rice and gently spread it with a rice paddle. Over Stirring will mash the rice. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 589mg (25%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 184

% Daily Value*

Calories 184kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 589mg 25%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.