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Easy Sushi Rice Recipe

This homemade sushi rice recipe takes roughly 30 minutes to make. Learn how to make sticky rice for sushi.
Course dinner, lunch, Sushi
Cuisine Japanese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 270kcal
Author Mihaela

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (320 g) California rice (or sushi rice)
  • 1 3/4 cups (430 ml) water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sugar

Instructions

  • Add rice into a bowl with cold water. Rinse until the water turns cloudy, then drain and repeat the process 3-4 times, or until the water runs clear.
  • Add 1 3/4 cup water to a saucepan* and place it over high heat. Stir in the rice and salt, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is completely absorbed. Always check the directions on the rice package for exact timings.
  • Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl* or measuring jug, stir the vinegar and sugar until dissolved. Pour this vinegar over the cooked rice and stir with the bamboo paddle* to combine and separate the rice.
  • Spread the prepared sushi rice onto a baking sheet* and let it cool before using it.
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Notes

Please read the Tips & Tricks in the article before making this easy sushi rice recipe. Below is just a summary:
  1. Use Short-grain Japanese or medium-grain California rice* and a 1:1.25 rice to water ratio. And don't forget to rinse it thoroughly before cooking. More on this at Tip #1.
  2. You can season the rice with a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt. More about this process at Tip #2.
  3. See how to make sushi rice in a pot at Tip #3.
  4. Learn how to make sushi rice in an Instant Pot* at Tip #4.
  5. See how to make sushi rice in a rice cooker* at Tip #5.
  6. Wet your fingertips before spreading the rice on the nori to prevent it from sticking. More on this at Tip #6
  7. A sushi making kit* will make the whole process super easy.
  8. You can make the sushi rice ahead, and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg