Instant Pot Sushi Rice

Instant Pot sushi rice is a simple way to make sushi rice without the stovetop.

Use your Instant Pot pressure cooker to make this rice that’s ready in under 30 minutes.

This recipe makes fluffy, soft, and tender rice, that is perfect to use as a side dish for Asian dishes, or even season it to use for sushi.

When making sushi rice for sushi, the rice is usually seasoned with salt, sugar, and sushi vinegar.

In this recipe, we have included the option of seasoning if you want to use this rice for sushi.

This recipe uses a 6 quart (5.7 litre) Instant Pot duo.

If you are after other easy to make Instant Pot rice recipes, you might like to try Yellow Rice in Instant Pot, Cilantro Lime Rice in Instant Pot, Instant Pot Coconut Rice, or Instant Pot Arroz Caldo.

What is Sushi Rice?

Sushi rice is a type of short grain rice.

In comparison to long grain rice types, such as basmati rice, the grains of sushi rice are smaller in size.

Sushi rice is typically used in sushi, but it has many other uses too!

You could use sushi rice to accompany meat dishes, Asian foods such as vegetables or meats, in rice bowls, or enjoy it with a rice seasoning on top.

Why type of vinegar do I use?

It is important that you use the right kind of vinegar when seasoning the sushi rice.

I tested out various types of vinegars and found the best one to use was sushi vinegar or rice wine vinegar.

I used Obento brand which can be purchased from your local supermarket or Asian grocery store.

I do not recommend substituting sushi vinegar for rice vinegar.

Rice vinegar is a much harsher vinegar and you will find that if you use it to season your sushi rice the vinegar taste will be way to strong.

If you are a bit hesitant about adding vinegar to your sushi rice, it may be best to add the sushi vinegar gradually and mix it through.

Taste the rice between additions of vinegar and adjust it to taste.

• This Instant Pot sushi rice recipe is a one pot rice recipe.
• Ready in under 30 minutes.
• Use this rice as a side dish to accompany meats, or other dishes. You could even use this rice to make sushi.

Cost To Make

Estimated cost = $1.16, or $0.29 a serve (excluding seasonings)

Ingredients

Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.

• Sushi Rice: Make sure you rinse your rice until the water runs clear before using it. Drain all excess water off before you use the sushi rice.
• Water

Optional seasonings (if using for sushi)

• Salt
• Sugar
• Sushi Vinegar

Instructions

This recipe makes about 5 cups of cooked sushi rice (890 grams, 39.39 ounces).

Step One: Rince your rice using room temperature water until the water runs clear. This could take about 3 to 4 rinses.

Completely drain off all water and then place it in the Instant Pot.

Step Two: Add 2 cups water to the Instant pot. (see note 2).

Step Three: Close the lid of the Instant Pot and place the steam release valve in the sealing position.

Select Pressure Cook, high pressure, for 3 minutes.

The Instant Pot will take about 5 to 10 minutes to come to pressure.

After this, it will start to count down.

Step Four: When the cook time has finished, press cancel. The screen should say OFF.

Step Five: Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for at least 10 minutes (or until the silver pin has dropped).

After 10 minutes, you can quick release (manually release) any remaining pressure by turning the steam release valve to venting.

Step Six: Remove the lid of the Instant Pot when all pressure has been released. Fluff the rice.

Seasoning For Sushi (optional)

Step Seven: Transfer the rice to a glass bowl and mix through the sugar, vinegar and salt using a wooden spoon.

Allow to cool completely and then use as a filling for sushi.

Tips for Success

If you are seasoning your rice for sushi, make sure you transfer the rice to a glass or wooden bowl and use a wooden spoon to mix through the seasonings.

If you use metal, the vinegar will react with the metal and the rice will not taste right.

Serving Suggestions

Use this Instant Pot sushi rice to make sushi. Or use as a side dish to many different meals such as meats or vegetables.

You could use this sushi rice recipe as a base for rice bowls such as Chicken Katsudon Recipe, Korean Tuna Rice Bowl, or Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl.

Sushi rice can also be use as a base for baked sushi, like Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake and Sushi Bake Recipe.

Storage

Store any leftover sushi rice in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

FAQ

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