Perfect Sushi Rice
Description
The sushi rice made with this recipe comes out perfectly every time and is great for using to make your favorite sushi rolls or nigiri.
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked glutinous white rice (sushi rice)
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3 cups water
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1/2 cup rice vinegar
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Rinse rice under cold water in a strainer until water runs clear.
3
Combine rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until tender, 10 minutes more. The rice will continue to steam. Remove lid; let rice cool.
4
Meanwhile, combine rice wine vinegar, sugar, oil, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.
5
Stir vinegar mixture into rice. It may look wet at first, but keep stirring; rice will dry as it cools.
6
Enjoy!