Sushi Rice – The Basic Recipe

Preparation

• 1
  Place the rice in a large pot and cover with cold water. Wash the rice thoroughly with your fingers, drain the water, and add fresh water. Repeat this process until the water remains clear (at least five times).
• 2
  Put the washed rice into a pot, add 1.25 l of water, put on the lid, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a minimum and let the rice simmer for about 25 minutes until it is al dente. Remove from the heat and let it steep, covered, for another 10 minutes.
• 3
  In a small saucepan, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat until the sugar and salt have completely dissolved – do not let it boil! Let the finished dressing cool down.
• 4
  Transfer the hot, cooked rice to a bowl, pour the cooled dressing over it, and gently fold it in with a wooden spoon, without crushing the rice grains. While mixing, fan the rice to cool it down faster.