How to Make Sushi Rice - The Quickest and EASY Sushi Rice! | How To Cook Sushi Rice

short-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: medium-grain rice

Brown rice offers more fiber and nutrients, while medium-grain rice is often less expensive.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides a milder flavor, while white vinegar is usually more affordable.

Choose a wide pot for even cooking.

Weigh your rice, using 80 to 100 grams per portion.

Rinse the rice three to four times to remove excess starch, gently massaging it until the water is clear.

Drain the rice well and place it back into the saucepan.

Add 50% more water than rice; for 200 grams of rice, add 300 grams of water.

Salt lightly and let it soak for 30 minutes off the heat.

After soaking, bring the pan to a boil and simmer for 6 to 10 minutes until all the water is absorbed.

Turn off the heat and let it steam with the lid on for 15 minutes.

Spread the rice out to cool down.

After 15 minutes of cooking, add sushi vinegar to the rice and mix well.

Let the rice sit for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the vinegar to settle in.

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