Sushi Rice
Seasoned Japanese rice with vinegar, sugar, and salt for sushi
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 4 cups steamed rice
Equipment
- bowl
Instructions
Combine 3 tablespoons rice vinegar , 2 tablespoons sugar , and 1 tablespoon kosher salt in a small bowl . Whisk to dissolve.
Place 4 cups steamed rice in a large bowl .
Pour the vinegar mixture over the hot rice a little bit at a time, gently turning and mixing the rice with a cutting motion. Fan the rice while mixing to cool it and give it a glossy finish.
Use immediately for sushi, or cover with a damp cloth until ready to use.
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title: Sushi Rice
description: "Seasoned Japanese rice with vinegar, sugar, and salt for sushi"
tags: [japanese, rice, sushi, side]
servings: 4
time: 30 minutes
cuisine: Japanese
difficulty: easy
rating: 4.5
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Place @steamed rice{4%cups} in a large #bowl{}.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the hot rice a little bit at a time, gently turning and mixing the rice with a cutting motion. Fan the rice while mixing to cool it and give it a glossy finish.
Use immediately for sushi, or cover with a damp cloth until ready to use.