How to Cook Sushi Rice

Tips for cooking rice

• Measure the rice and water ratio with a measuring jug
• Don't be tempted to lift the lid or stir while cooking
• Allow rice to stand after cooking to absorb any remaining moisture

Rice Cooker

• Rinse rice grains with cold water
• Place 1 cup of rice in a rice cooker bowl
• Add 1 ½ cups of water
• Start cooking in the rice cooker. When rice cooker is finished it will switch to ‘keep warm’ (after approx 15 minutes. Remove bowl and let stand for 10 minutes to allow the rice to cool
• Place rice in a glass or wooden bowl and gradually mix in 3tbs of vinegar, 2 tbs of caster sugar and ½ tsp of salt using a wooden spoon
• Fan rice to cool prior to making your favourite sushi dish
• Please note, instructions may vary according to rice cooker. Please check your user guide for specific instructions

Absorption

• Rinse rice grains with cold water
• Place 1 cup of rice in a saucepan on the stove
• Add 1 ½ cups of water and bring to the boil
• Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes
• Remove from heat and stand covered for 5 minutes
• Place rice in a glass or wooden bowl and gradually mix in 3tbs of vinegar, 2 tbs of caster sugar and ½ tsp of salt using a wooden spoon
• Fan rice to cool prior to making your favourite sushi dish

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