Best 3 Perfect Sushi Rice Recipes
Welcome to the world of perfect sushi rice! Sushi rice is the foundation of any great sushi dish, and cooking it correctly is essential for achieving that perfect balance of flavor, texture, and aroma. In this article, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of cooking sushi rice, ensuring that your homemade sushi rolls, nigiri, and other Japanese culinary delights turn out just right.
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PERFECT SUSHI RICE
Here is my recipe for the perfect sushi rice. You can eat this alone or roll into your favorite sushi roll with ingredients of choice. I use strips of carrots, cucumbers and slices of avocado. You can adjust the amount of vinegar in this recipe to suit your taste.
Provided by LucyDelRey
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse the rice in a strainer or colander until the water runs clear. Combine with water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Rice should be tender and water should be absorbed. Cool until cool enough to handle.
- In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, oil, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Cool, then stir into the cooked rice. When you pour this in to the rice it will seem very wet. Keep stirring and the rice will dry as it cools.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 158.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
PERFECT SUSHI RICE
There's a lot more you can do with sushi rice besides making homemade sushi. Use it to create a healthy rice bowl, tuck it into a lettuce wrap topped with grilled meat or use it as a base for your favorite stir-fry. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In large bowl, wash rice in several changes of cold water until water is clear. Transfer to a large saucepan; add 2 cups water. Let stand for 30 minutes., Cover saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved., Transfer rice to a shallow bowl; sprinkle with vinegar mixture. Set aside remaining vinegar mixture for assembly. With a wooden paddle or spoon, stir rice with a slicing motion until cooled. Cover with a damp cloth to keep moist. (Rice mixture may be made up to 6 hours ahead and stored at room temperature, covered, with a damp towel. Do not refrigerate.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MITSUKO'S PERFECT SUSHI RICE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h35m
Yield enough rice for at least 7 lar
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, add rice and cover with lots of water. Stir rice in water with your hands, then pour off most of the water, and agitate 10 to 15 times by quickly moving your hand back and forth, swishing rice against side of bowl. Rinse the rice several more times, until the water that drains off of the rice is almost clear. Transfer the rice to a colander and let drain for 1 hour, undisturbed. Transfer the rice to a rice cooker, add the water, cover, and cook as directed by manufacturer's directions.
- While the rice is cooking, bring rice vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan, and then remove from the heat. Add sugar and salt and stir until dissolved. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- When rice is done, allow cooked rice to remain in rice cooker for 10 minutes. Transfer rice to a large shallow mixing bowl (traditionally a wooden tub, called a hangiri), so that rice forms a mound in the center of the bowl. Using a diagonal slicing motion, gently cut into rice with a wooden paddle (called a kijakushi), and pour cooled vinegar mixture over top of rice. "Cut" rice several times to evenly distribute vinegar mixture, then allow to cool. Gently turn rice over from time to time with paddle so that rice cools evenly. You might want to consider using a fan if time is of the essence. When rice has cooled to body temperature, it is ready to use for sushi rolls. Rice can be kept at the proper temperature by placing it in an insulated container such as a small ice chest, covered with a damp kitchen towel.
Tips:
- Get the right rice: Use Japanese short-grain rice, such as Koshihikari or Nishiki. It has a higher starch content, which makes it stickier and perfect for sushi.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly: This removes the starch coating, which can make the rice gummy. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the rice correctly: Use a rice cooker or a saucepan with a heavy bottom. Follow the instructions on the rice package for the correct water-to-rice ratio and cooking time.
- Season the rice with vinegar: After the rice is cooked, season it with sushi vinegar. This gives the rice its characteristic flavor and shine.
- Let the rice cool before using: Once the rice is seasoned, spread it out on a large sheet pan and let it cool to room temperature. This will help the rice absorb the vinegar and prevent it from becoming too sticky.
- Keep the rice moist: If you're not using the rice right away, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Add a damp paper towel to the container to keep the rice moist.
Conclusion:
Making perfect sushi rice is a skill that takes practice, but it's definitely worth the effort. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can easily make sushi rice at home that's just as good as what you get in a restaurant. So next time you're craving sushi, don't be afraid to give it a try!
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