5 from 3 votes
Sushi Rice Recipe
This sticky rice is so delicious that you’ll want to use it for more than just sushi!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
376 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium-sized pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Transfer the cooked rice to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the vinegar mixture over the rice.
- Using a rice paddle or silicone spatula, gently fold the rice to evenly distribute the vinegar mixture. Let the rice cool to room temperature before using.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Sodium
589mg
(25%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.