Sushi Rice

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Wake Up Little Sushi

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (45)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 cups

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

2 cups sushi or short grain rice
2 cups water, plus extra for rinsing rice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Directions

Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover with cool water. Swirl the rice in the water, pour off and repeat 2 to 3 times or until the water is clear.

Place the rice and 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer the rice into a large wooden or glass mixing bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Fold thoroughly to combine and coat each grain of rice with the mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature before using to make sushi or sashimi.

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Jennifer chapel hill, NC 10-09-2009
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new wife making sushi- my husband was impressed!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this twice- the first time I followed the recipe exactly but used regular table salt- rice turned out fantastic. I... made inside out alaskan rolls (smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, and crabmeat). My husband and I enjoyed our dinner very much- way cheaper than going out for sushi. The next day, I ate the leftovers for lunch- YUMMY. The second time I made this (couple days ago) I didnt want to make so much, so I cut down the rice to 1.5 cups. I also didn't want to add so much sugar and salt (trying to be healthier), so I cut down on those too. Well, the rice seemed very sticky, and was falling off of my inside out sushi rolls. Needless to say, my adjustments somehow messed it up :) The next day, the rice was hard and I threw away the leftovers. Tip: Don't put so much rice on the nori- the very first roll I made was humongous- all rice and little filling. It doesn't need to fill every spot on the nori- spread it out thinly. Enjoy!Read more
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Cindy Pensacola, FL 07-16-2009
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Very sticky but way undercooked
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe exactly, only cut it in half. The rice was still uncooked and I'd already added the vinegar solution. ... It was pretty much inedible. The flavor was spot on (I used Kosher salt) but I will use the measurements for the water and rice from the sushi rice bag next time and see if that works better. This was my first time making it but I did follow the timing and directions perfectly. Sorry Alton, I think the timing is off.Read more
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Sarah Lees Summit, MO 07-12-2009
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Wonderful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe exactly and the rice was amazingly sticky. If you use Kosher salt, the rice will not taste salty. The... ratio of regular salt to Kosher salt is 0.5:1 so be sure to use the course Kosher salt like Alton always does. Thanks for the perfect recipe!Read more
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Paul Anchorage, AK 05-26-2009
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Excellent Recipe if you use less salt!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Great recipe for making quality sushi rice. I only used 1/2 tablespoon of salt and it worked like a charm! Enjoy!
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Dee dixon, IL 04-30-2009
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It Always Comes Out Great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have used this recipe over and over again. It is the best recipe for sushi rice I have found. And I have tried dozens... My... family and I enjoy making Sushi 3 to 4 times a month. We love this recipe...Read more
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Kathrina Altus, OK 02-02-2009
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Fantastic Sushi Rice!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is hands down the easiest and best tasting sushi rice recipe I've ever tried. If you follow the directions closely... (e.g. rinsing the rice until the water is clear and using KOSHER salt) the rice will be easy to handle and perfectly flavored. Be sure to mix the sugar/vinegar mixture into the rice thoroughly and let it cool. You'll have sushi rice perfect for making sushi rolls or just plain sushi. The possibilities are endless. Give this a chance, follow the recipe closely and you won't be disappointed.Read more