Chef John's Easy Sushi Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sushi rice
• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons sushi vinegar

Directions

1. Rinse the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
2. Add the rinsed sushi rice to a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water.
3. Bring the rice to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid.
4. Simmer for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat and let the rice steam for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the cooked sushi rice to a large bowl and gently stir in the sushi vinegar.
6. Let the rice cool before using it to make sushi rolls or onigiri.

Interesting Facts

• Sushi rice is a short-grain white rice that is typically used in Japanese cuisine.
• Sushi vinegar is a combination of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
• Onigiri is a Japanese rice ball that is usually shaped into a triangle or cylinder.