How long does it take to make Sushi Rice?
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, bring to a boil, cover and cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes without opening the lid, then leave covered off the heat for 10–15 more minutes.
34 minTotal
9 minActive time
25 minSetting
Step by Step
| # | What to do | How long |
|---|
| 1 | Rinse the rice in cold water | 3 min |
| 2 | In a pot, bring the water to a boil, add the rice and stir once | 5 min |
| 3 | Turn down to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes' without opening the lid' | 15 min |
| 4 | Turn off the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes | 10 min |
| 5 | Dissolve the sugar and salt in the rice vinegar and mix into the hot rice with cutting strokes | 1 min |
How to Tell It's Done
- until the water runs clear, and drain
Tips
- Fold in the seasoning with cutting strokes rather than stirring: the grains stay whole, and the rice is only as sticky as it needs to be.
Common Mistakes
- A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.
More Ways
- Heat rice vinegar, sugar and salt until the sugar dissolves, and pour over the hot rice while folding with a wide wooden spoon.
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