How to Make Sushi Rice

Sushi rice, called shari or sushi meshi, is the most important ingredient in good sushi.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• vinegar
• short- to medium-grain rice
• salt
• sugars
• Salt
• Short- To Medium-grain Rice
• Sugars
• Vinegar

1. Use short- to medium-grain rice. Cook the rice according to the package directions and let it sit covered for 20 minutes.

2. Prepare vinegar dressing for the rice. Use approximately four parts vinegar, two parts sugar, and 1/2 part salt. For 2 c. uncooked rice, use 1/4 c. vinegar, 2 tbsp. sugar and 1 1/2 tsp. salt.

3. 

   Mix the ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with chopsticks until the sugar is completely dissolved.

4. Taste and adjust to achieve a sweet-sour flavor.

5. Place the rice in a large bowl, preferably wooden, and let it cool slightly.

6. 

   Pour the dressing on the rice, a little at a time.

7. 

   Turn over small amounts of the rice with a wooden spoon.

8. Continue adding vinegar dressing until all of the rice has a very subtle flavor.

9. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel.

10. Use the rice the same day.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid putting rice in a metal bowl.

• Sushi rice does not keep well in the refrigerator or freezer.