Cooking Sushi Rice

Sushi rice dish
Photo: Emily Barney – CC BY-NC 2.0 | cropped to square

BEFORE COOKING:

Rinse the sushi rice with cold water until the runoff becomes clear. Soak for 30 minutes.

COOKING:

Place the rice into cold unsalted water (1 cup of rice to 1 1/4 cups of water) and bring to a boil without a lid. Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat until the rice absorbs the water. Start timing from the moment the water boils. Cook with a slightly ajar lid. The cooked rice grains should be soft and tender.

AFTER COOKING:

After cooking, let it stand for 10 minutes, then drizzle with vinegar seasoning and gently mix with a wooden spatula, breaking up any larger clumps, then cool by fanning.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

Japanese rice is added to sweet dishes, such as puddings. It is the main ingredient in sushi.

Enjoy your meal!