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Sushi Rice Recipe

Sushi Rice Recipe

Sushi Rice Recipe takes just 25 minutes and uses simple ingredients like rice, water, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and oil to create perfectly seasoned, slightly sweet and tangy rice.
Ideal for sushi rolls, bowls, and more, it yields about 5 cups and serves approximately 15 portions. Simple technique, big payoff.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 112
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups uncooked sushi rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water in a strainer until the water runs clear. This step matters more than you think.
  2. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 12 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for another 10 minutes so it can finish steaming.
  5. Remove the lid and let the rice cool slightly.
  6. Meanwhile, combine the rice vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook just until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and allow it to cool.
  7. Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice and stir gently. It may look wet at first, but keep stirring. As the rice cools, it will absorb the mixture and dry slightly.
  8. Use as desired for sushi rolls, bowls, or whatever plan you have for it.

Notes

Sushi rice sounds complicated until you actually make it. Then it’s just rice with a little personality.
Once you get it right, it opens up a whole world of homemade sushi nights and build-your-own bowls.