Published Feb 26, 2020 Updated Aug 27, 2024
Sushi Rice Recipe
Sushi rice is made of steamed short-grain rice and seasoned with Japanese rice vinegar, salt and sugar. It’s the building block of Japanese sushi, for example: maki rolls, nigiri rolls and hand rolls. You can’t make sushi without it but this recipe is very easy and anyone can make it at home!
How To Make Sushi Rice
It’s very easy to try this recipe at home. The best recipe calls for the following ingredients:
Short grain rice such as Japanese rice or rose rice. Kombu or dried Japanese seaweed. Rice vinegar. Salt and sugar.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients. Rice vinegar, salt and sugar are sushi rice seasoning ingredients. First, you can cook the rice in a rice cooker. You can also use an Instant pot. After the rice is cooked, remove it from the rice cooker and let cool in a wooden bowl. Traditionally, it’s made in a wooden tub called hangiri. The last step is add the seasoning ingredients, mix and blend well with the steamed rice.
Cooking Tips
Wash and rinse the rice with water to remove the “starch.” The rice is ready when the water becomes clear. Use an electric rice cooker to cook the rice. Use a wooden bowl and spoon to stir and mix the rice and seasoning ingredients. For the best flavors, use Japanese rice vinegar with dashi. It adds umami to the taste.
What To Serve With Sushi Rice
Use the rice to make a variety of sushi. For a healthy Japanese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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