How to Cook Sushi Rice
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How To Cook Sushi Rice on a Stovetop
Total Time:
25 minutes
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Difficulty:
Medium
Serving Amount
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
3 cups water
1⁄2 cup rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1⁄4 cup white sugar
1 tsp. salt
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer or colander under cold running water until the water runs clear. Lightly agitate the rice as the water continues to run, which should help to filter out any small shards of broken rice grains.
Step 2
Add 2 cups of uncooked rice to a medium-large pot with 3 cups of water. This will yield 5 servings of cooked rice. Use the 2:3 rice to water ratio. Add salt to the pot according to preference and health needs.
Step 3
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Next, lower the heat until it reaches a gentle simmer, then cover and cook until water is fully absorbed. After about 12 minutes, remove from the heat and allow the rice to sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 4
In a separate pot, combine ½ cup rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, ¼ cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt and place over medium heat. Cook until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Allow it to cool.
Step 5
Once cooled, stir your vinegar mixture into the cooked rice. When the mixture appears very wet at first, keep stirring and the rice will dry as it cools. Fluff with a fork before serving or preparing sushi.
How to Cook Sushi Rice in a Rice Cooker
Total Time:
25 minutes
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Difficulty:
Medium
Serving Amount
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice
3 cups water
1⁄2 cup rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1⁄4 cup white sugar
Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer or colander under cold running water until the water runs clear. Lightly agitate the rice as the water continues to run, which should help to filter out any small shards of broken rice grains.
Step 2
For most rice cookers, combine 2 cups of rice with 3 to 3 1/2 cups of water and salt if desired; this will make enough for 5 servings of cooked rice.
Step 3
Close the lid, turn the rice cooker on and close the steam value.
Step 4
Consult the cooker’s instructions to choose the best setting for the rice and let it cook for the specified time. Most rice cookers have a pre-set program that turns the appliance off automatically according to the setting you’ve chosen. In general, short-grain white rice should be cooked for about 15 minutes in a rice cooker.
Step 5
In a separate pot, combine ½ cup rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, ¼ cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt and place over medium heat. Cook until the sugar and salt have dissolved. Allow it to cool.
Step 6
Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the rice rest in the rice cooker for 10 to 15 minutes. Release the steam and be cautious of superheated steam that may escape around the lid or valve. Never open the lid while the pressure is still high inside as this can cause severe burns. When you’re ready to open the lid, wait until the pressure has been released and then proceed with caution.
Step 7
Once all the steam is released, remove the lid and scoop out the rice into a bowl.
Step 8
Once cooled, stir your vinegar mixture into the cooked rice. When the mixture appears very wet at first, keep stirring and the rice will dry as it cools. Fluff with a fork before serving or preparing sushi.
