Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- 3 or 4 cups of short-grained Asian-style rice
- Water to measure
- ½ cup of rice vinegar
- 4 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- Wooden rice paddle
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Step 1
Rinse rice in water several times until the water is clear.
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Step 2
Remove the cooking bowl from the rice cooker and put the rinsed rice in the bowl.
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Step 3
Run water over the rice. There is enough water when the tip of your finger is placed on top of the rice, and the water reaches your first knuckle.
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Step 4
Put the bowl back in the cooker and press the button to begin cooking. Rice will be done in about half an hour.
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Step 5
Allow the rice to steam for an extra 5 minutes. Mix vinegar, sugar and salt together and pour over the rice. Use a wooden rice paddle to combine the flavors. This is sushi rice, and it is the essential ingredient in preparing many Japanese sushi delicacies.
