How to Make Sushi Rice in a Rice Cooker
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How to Make Sushi Rice in a Rice Cooker
I love going out for sushi once in a while, but I realized that I can get the same ingredients locally and make a ton of sushi at home for a fraction of the cost. Plus, I don’t have to get ready to go out. Sometimes, I just want to enjoy sushi and look like a homeless person.
How to Make Sushi Rice in a Rice Cooker
When making sushi rice, use either short-grain or medium-grain rice. I like to use CalRose or Kokuho Rose rice. Both are medium grain rice. They both work great for sushi rice, and you can find them just about anywhere.
Medium-grain and short-grain rice are often combined into the short grain category. Short grain rice is short and stubby. When cooked, it’s plump, chewier and stickier than its long-grained counterpart. The sticky texture soaks up the vinegar-salt mixture nicely and the reason it works well for sushi rice.
Recipe below. Enjoy!
How to Make Sushi Rice in a Rice Cooker
How to Make Sushi Rice in a Rice Cooker
How to Make Sushi Rice in a Rice Cooker
Ingredients
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. You can use a fine mesh strainer in the sink or add the rice grains directly to the rice cooker bowl, add water, and tilt to drain.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat in the microwave (about 30 seconds) until sugar has completely melted. You can alternatively do this on the stovetop in a small sauce pan.
- Using a rice paddle, incorporate the mixture into the cooked rice with a slicing motion to prevent breaking the fluffy rice.
- Sushi rice is now ready for your sushi-making needs. Allow the rice to cool slightly before handling. Have a large bowl of water handy to wet your hands. This will prevent the rice from sticking to them.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
240Fat
0 gSat. Fat
0 gCarbs
53 gFiber
2 gNet carbs
51 gSugar
3 gProtein
4 gSodium
206 mgCholesterol
0 mgThe values provided should be considered estimates. Factors such as brands purchased, natural variations in fresh ingredients, etc. will change the nutritional information in any recipe. To obtain accurate nutritional information for a recipe, use your preferred nutrition calculator to determine nutritional information with the actual ingredients and quantities used.
