Sumeshi (Seasoned Sushi Rice)

Name: Sumeshi (Seasoned Sushi Rice)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (120ml) unseasoned rice vinegar, such as Marukan Organic; 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons (73g) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons (18g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight; One 2-inch-square piece of kombu; 1 cup (195g) short-grain sushi rice (I recommend Tamaki Gold Koshihikari ); 1 cup (235ml) filtered water (or your favorite bottled brand)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

Written by an experienced sushi chef, this recipe produces seasoned sushi rice that's balanced and flavorful, perfect for maki, nigiri, hand rolls, and rice bowls for topping with both cooked and raw fish.

Updated at: Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:36:28 GMT