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Sushi Rice

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Sushi Rice

Sushi Rice

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Equipment

  • Bamboo Sushi Rolling Mat - A traditional kitchen utensil used for rolling sushi; offers precision, easy cleanup, and portability.

  • Rice Cooker - An electric appliance to cook rice evenly, crucial for the perfect texture of sushi rice.

  • Electric Sushi Rice Cooker - Designed specifically for preparing sushi rice with precise temperature control and timing features.

  • Nori Sheets (Seaweed) - Dried sheets used to wrap sushi rolls, available in various sizes and sometimes pre-cut into smaller pieces.

  • Silicone Sushi Mats - Non-stick mats with a silicone surface for rolling sushi without sticking or damaging the nori sheet.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale (for measuring rice) - Accurate and precise kitchen tool used to measure the correct amount of sushi rice by weight.

  • Japanese Rice Cooker with Steaming Function - A multi-functional appliance capable of cooking sushi rice perfectly while also steaming ingredients for other dishes.

  • Sushi Boat (Seaweed Bowl) - Vessel used to hold and transport sushi rolls, providing a convenient serving option without the need for individual plates.

  • Precision Measuring Cup for Rice - A special measuring cup designed specifically for rice quantities required in sushi-making, ensuring consistency.

  • Sushi-Making Toolkit - A complete set containing various essentials like a bamboo mat, rice cooker, nori sheets, measuring tools, and knives specifically designed to aid sushi preparation at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups short-grain white rice (sometimes labeled "sushi rice")

  • 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

  • 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher or coarse sea salt

  • 1 (6-by 3-inch) piece kombu* (dried kelp), wiped lightly with damp cloth

  • *Available at Asian markets and some health food stores

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

In large bowl, wash rice in several changes of cold water until water is clear. Transfer to strainer and drain well.
2

Instruction 2

In medium saucepan over moderately high heat, combine rice and 2 cups water. Cover and bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. (Alternatively, steam in rice cooker according to manufacturer's instructions.) Let rice stand, covered, 10 minutes.
3

Instruction 3

While rice is cooking, in small saucepan over moderate heat, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and kombu. Bring to simmer, stirring until sugar and salt are dissolved (do not let mixture boil). Remove from heat, discard kombu, and cool liquid to room temperature.
4

Instruction 4

Turn cooked rice out into large nonreactive bowl. Cool by fanning with small plate and turning over with chopsticks or spoon until steam stops rising from surface. Gradually drizzle vinegar mixture over rice, continuing to fan and turn, until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooled to room temperature and shiny. (Rice may be made up to 6 hours ahead and stored at room temperature, covered with plastic wrap. Do not refrigerate.)
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