Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍚 300 g of Japanese short-grain rice | 💧 30 cl of water (about 4 cups) |
| 🍶 4 cl of rice vinegar | 💵 10 g of sugar |
| 🧂 1 teaspoon of salt |
Utensils
| 🍚 Japanese short-grain rice | 🧂 Rice vinegar |
| 💧 Water | 🍳 Pot |
| ⏱️ Timer | 🍴 Wooden spoon |
| ⏲️ Colander | 🏺 Container for vinegar |
| 🥣 Bowl for rice | 📏 Measuring cup |
Preparation Step by Step
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Rest time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
STEP 1: Rinse the Japanese short-grain rice under cold water to remove the milky water until the water runs clear.
STEP 2: Drain the rice and let it rest in a colander for about 30 minutes to allow it to drain well.
STEP 3: Pour the rice into a pot, add 30 cl of water, then let it rest for 30 minutes before cooking.
STEP 4: Bring the pot to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to the minimum to cook for 20 minutes.
STEP 5: Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes to finish cooking the rice.
STEP 6: In a bowl, mix 4 cl of rice vinegar with 10 g of sugar and a pinch of salt.
STEP 7: Gently fluff the rice with a spatula, then incorporate the vinegar mixture to season it.
STEP 8: Let the rice cool to room temperature before using it for your sushi or makis.
To achieve a sushi rice that will delight your guests, the washing method is crucial. Eliminating the milky water and repeating until the water is clear provides a quality base for the rice. Next, the resting time after washing is essential for preparing your vinegared Japanese rice well.
Using the right proportions between short-grain rice and water is a step towards success. Cooking should be gentle and controlled, whether in a pot or a rice cooker. For seasoning, adding rice vinegar gives the characteristic sushi flavor and enhances the sticky texture.
With these tips, your sushi rolls will be a real treat! To explore other recipes, feel free to check resources like how to make delicious pogacas or how to prepare a Japanese bento quickly.
