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    Dec 21, 2022 by Emily · Leave a Comment

    Sushi Rice on the Stovetop

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    Sushi rice on the stovetop is so simple to make. It’s ready in under 30 minutes, and makes a fluffy, fragrant, and soft rice perfect to use for many different dishes.

    Cooked sushi rice in a blue and white bowl.
    Jump to:
    • What is sushi rice?
    • What kind of rice do I use for sushi?
    • What type of vinegar do I use for sushi?
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Cost To Make
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Tips for Success
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • FAQ
    • More Mains Recipes
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    Looking for an easy recipe for how to cook sushi rice on the stovetop? Then, look no further!

    This recipe for sushi rice makes delicious, soft, and fluffy sushi rice on the stove in no time.

    There are more uses for sushi rice than just for sushi.

    You can use sushi rice for poke bowls (rice bowls) or as a side dish to certain dishes such as Korean soya sauce eggs.

    What is sushi rice?

    Sushi rice is a short grain rice that is sticky in texture.

    When used for sushi or rice bowls, it is typically seasoned with salt, sugar, and vinegar. This seasoning provides the perfect balance of sweet and salty.

    Sushi rice can also be served without the seasoning for other uses, such as a side dish to accompany Asian style meats or vegetables, for onigiri, or even as a rice pudding or fried rice.

    Boiled eggs, green onions, and chilli on top of rice in a bowl.
    Image courtesy of Soya Eats. Korean Marinated Eggs on sushi rice.

    When you are seasoning sushi rice, it is best to use a glass or wooden bowl and a wooden spoon to mix the seasonings through the rice.

    This is because, if you are using vinegar, the vinegar will react to any metal that you may use (such as a metal spoon or metal bowl), and the rice may get a metallic taste through it.

    What kind of rice do I use for sushi?

    For sushi rice, you could use a short grain rice or even a medium grain rice.

    Rice that is labelled, sushi rice works well for sushi, as the name suggests.

    This type of rice is also known as uruchimai.

    Uruchimai is a type of Japanese rice. It is a short grain rice that is sticky in texture.

    A plate of sushi rice on a wooden mat.

    Avoid using long grain rice, such as basmati rice. This is because the starch content in long grain rice types is less than in short grain rice types.

    This means that long grain rice types of less sticky in texture, which is not ideal for making sushi.

    You do not want to use glutinous rice (mochigome) for sushi.

    This is because glutinous rice is much chewier and stickier than the rice that is commonly used for sushi.

    What type of vinegar do I use for sushi?

    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.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Make sushi rice on the stovetop in under 30 minutes.
    • Simple to make.
    • One pot sushi rice.

    Cost To Make

    Estimated cost = $1.05, or $0.26 a serve

    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 on the stovetop ingredients.
    • Sushi Rice
    • Water

    Optional seasonings (if using for sushi)

    • Sushi vinegar
    • Salt
    • Sugar

    Instructions

    This recipe for sushi rice on the stovetop makes about 2 ½ cups (445 grams, 15.69 ounces) of sushi rice.

    Step One: Rinse the sushi rice under room temperature water until the water becomes clear. Drain well.

    Step Two: Place rinsed and drained rice in a medium sized saucepan and add the water. Make sure the rice sits evenly along the bottom of the saucepan.

    Pouring water into a saucepan with sushi rice.

    Step Three: Bring the rice and water to a boil over medium to high heat. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to low to bring it to a simmer.

    Gently stir the rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

    Step Four: Turn off heat and allow the rice to rest, covered, for a further 15 minutes.  Allow the rice to cool before using.

    To season for sushi or a rice bowl (poke bowl)

    If you are wanting to season your sushi rice, transfer your cooked sushi rice to a glass or wooden bowl.

    Mix through the vinegar, salt, and sugar.

    We recommend you not use metal when mixing your seasonings through your sushi rice.

    This is because the metal will react with the vinegar, which will make your sushi rice taste metallic.

    Tips for Success

    • If using vinegar to season your sushi rice, use a glass or wooden bowl and a wooden spoon to mix it through.

    Serving Suggestions

    Use this sushi rice to make a sushi bake, hosomaki, poke bowls (rice bowls), or even rice balls.

    Storage

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

    FAQ

    What is the ratio of sushi rice to water?

    To cook sushi rice on the stovetop, we found the best ratio was 1 cup of rice to 1 ½ cups of water.

    How do you make sushi rice without a rice cooker?

    You can make sushi rice on the stovetop. To do this, simply follow the instructions provided below in the recipe card.

    Should sushi rice be soaked before cooking?

    For this recipe, you do not need to soak sushi rice before cooking.

    However, there are some methods of cooking sushi rice which required the rice to be soaked before cooking.

    Do you cook sushi rice in hot or cold water?

    When making sushi rice, you start with cold water or room temperature water. When you heat the water, the sushi rice is then cooked in hot water.

    Can you make sushi rice on the stove?

    Yes, you can.

    Close up image of sushi rice in a blue and white bowl.

    Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below! We'd love to hear how it turned out.

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    Recipe

    Sushi rice in a bowl on a wooden mat with chopsticks.

    Sushi Rice on the Stovetop

    Sushi rice on the stovetop is so simple to make. It’s ready in under 30 minutes, and makes a fluffy, fragrant, and soft rice perfect to use for many different dishes.
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    Prep Time 0 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Resting Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    ESTIMATED COST : $1.05, or $0.26 a serve
    Course Main Course
    Servings 4 serves (makes 2 ½ cups, 445 grams, 15.69 ounces of cooked sushi rice)
    Calories 42 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup sushi rice
    • 1 ½ cups water

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse the sushi rice under room temperature water until the water becomes clear. Drain well.
    • Place rinsed and drained rice in a medium sized saucepan and add the water. Make sure the rice sits evenly along the bottom of the saucepan.
    • Bring the rice and water to a boil over medium to high heat. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to low to bring it to a simmer. Gently stir the rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
    • Turn off heat and allow the rice to rest, covered, for a further 15 minutes. Allow the rice to cool before using.
    • (Optional) If you are wanting to season your sushi rice, transfer your cooked sushi rice to a glass or wooden bowl. Mix through the vinegar, salt, and sugar. (see note 1).

    Notes

    1. We recommend you not use metal when mixing your seasonings through your sushi rice. This is because the metal will react with the vinegar, which will make your sushi rice taste metallic.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 110 grams (3.92 ounces)Calories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 4mg
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    Hi, I'm Emily! There's much more to rice than just cooking it on the stove. It's so versatile and you can create so many beautiful dishes with it. From puddings and desserts to main meals and even finger foods. There is something for everyone!

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