Sushi Rice Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Sushi Rice Recipe
2 cups short-grain or medium-grain rice (homemade or freshly milled from wheat/rice)
2 ½ cups water (for cooking rice)
2 tbsp homemade rice vinegar or a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water
1 tbsp sugar (homemade or raw sugar)
½ tsp salt (natural)
Detailed Preparation Guide of Sushi Rice Recipe
Step 1: Rinse the Rice
Place 2 cups of rice in a bowl and rinse thoroughly with water until the water runs clear. Drain.
Calories: ~700 kcal (from 2 cups uncooked rice)
Time: 5 minutes
Step 2: Cook the Rice
In a pot, combine rinsed rice with 2 ½ cups water. Cover and cook on medium heat until water boils, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 12–15 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
Calories: 0 added
Time: 25 minutes
Step 3: Prepare Sushi Vinegar
In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp homemade rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and ½ tsp salt until sugar dissolves.
Calories: Sugar ~45 kcal
Time: 2 minutes
Step 4: Season the Rice
Transfer cooked rice to a large bowl. While it is still warm, gently fold in the vinegar-sugar-salt mixture using a wooden spoon or spatula.
Avoid mashing; use a cutting and folding motion to keep grains separate and slightly sticky.
Calories: ~45 kcal (from Step 3)
Time: 5 minutes
Step 5: Cool the Rice
Let the rice cool to room temperature before using for sushi rolls or nigiri. Optionally fan the rice to speed up cooling and give a glossy texture.
Calories: 0 added
Time: 10 minutes
Total Preparation Time of Sushi Rice Recipe for 4 Persons
Rinsing rice: 5 minutes
Cooking rice: 25 minutes
Preparing sushi vinegar: 2 minutes
Seasoning rice: 5 minutes
Cooling rice: 10 minutes
Total time: approximately 47 minutes
Total Calories of Sushi Rice Recipe and Calories Per Person
Rice: 700 kcal
Sugar: 45 kcal
Salt & vinegar: negligible calories
Total calories for entire dish: ~745 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): ~186 kcal per serving