Sushi Rice
Instantly upgrade your homemade sushi
Servings: 4
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice Short-grain Japanese rice such as koshihikari preferred
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar see notes
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp salt sea salt preferred
Instructions
- Place the sushi rice in a colander, rinse throughly and let drain for 15 minutes. Cook rice according to the package instructions or your preference.
- While the rice is cooking, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small sauce pan and warm over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves.
- When the rice is done cooking, transfer to a very large bowl. Sprinkle on half of the vinegar mixture and use a rice paddle or spatula to mix the vinegar into the rice while using a slicing motion. Fan the rice while mixing to dry it out slightly – it helps if you have a friend to fan while you mix. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more if needed. Cover with a damp towel until ready to use. Enjoy!
Notes
You can use regular rice vinegar, but experimenting with a combination of red and white vinegar is recommended.
Courtesy of Masaharu Morimoto via food & wine.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.01mg | Sodium: 1746mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 6.1g