How to make the perfect Sushi Rice

The first step to the best homemade Sushi? The rice! Try out this easy sushi rice recipe with ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard.

sushi rice


Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked glutinous white rice (sushi rice)

  • 3 cups water

  • ½ cup rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt


Instructions

  • Rinse the rice in a strainer or colander under cold running water until the water runs clear.

  • Combine rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and all water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from stove and set aside until cool enough to handle.

  • Meanwhile, combine rice vinegar, oil, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool, then stir into the cooked rice. While mixture will appear very wet at first, keep stirring and rice will dry as it cools.


You can eat this alone or roll into your favourite sushi roll with ingredients of your choice. Here at Cottage Foods we’re quite fond of cucumber, avocado or carrots and if you’re feeling fancy maybe some fresh salmon or chicken!

Riane Brown