Sushi rice begins with a cooking process and then ingredients are added to turn the cooked rice into sushi rice. It's an easy process, especially if you already have a rice cooker. It takes about 45 minutes to get your rice ready to use in sushi.
Things You'll Need
Water To Measure
3 Or 4 Cups Of Short-Grained Asian-Style Rice
4 Tbsp. Sugar
½ Cup Of Rice Vinegar
1 Tsp. Salt
Wooden Rice Paddle
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.
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.
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.
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.
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