Japanese Sushi Rice

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:40:52 GMT

Step 1

In a large bowl, use your fingers to wash rice with cold water until water is almost clear, changing water frequently (about 4–8 times). Soak clean rice in fresh cold water for 30 minutes. Drain rice in a fine-mesh sieve.

Step 2

Cook rice on the stovetop or in an electric rice cooker with the kombu. If cooking on the stovetop, combine rice and 2 cups of water in a medium pot over medium heat. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook until water is completely absorbed, about 12 minutes. If using a rice cooker, use the “sushi” setting if available and the amount of water indicated for three cups of rice.

Step 3

In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and whisk until the sugar dissolves.

Step 4

Wet the inside of a large bowl with a damp cloth and transfer rice to slightly wet bowl, leaving behind any rice that’s stuck to the bottom of the pot. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the rice. Use a wooden spoon or plastic rice paddle to slice through rice at a 45-degree angle, flipping the rice over in between strokes.

Step 5

Once the rice is completely mixed, cover with a clean, damp kitchen towel until ready to use, because you want hot rice when making sushi.

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