How do I make sushi rice with a rice cooker?
Sushi uses its own special rice to give it its
unique flavor. Like most types of rice, it has very specific measurements
and special instructions in order to give it the flavor that you want, so
that you can create great tasting sushi and have the perfect rice to go with
them.
One of the best things about rice cookers these
days is that many have sushi rice settings to help make the process easier.
Many of the fuzzy logic and advanced rice cooker systems are equipped with
their own sushi rice settings, so that you can easily get the quality rice
that you want, ready to eat.
Making Sushi Rice
After you have purchased a brand of sushi rice that
you enjoy, your first step will be to wash the rice considerably. In fact,
it is advised that you wash the rice until the water you use it has become
completely clear, implying that you have removed all residue from the sides.
Rinsing the rice is simple:
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Fill a bowl with water.
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Put the rice inside the bowl.
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Move the rice around with your hands.
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Pour out the water
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Repeat until the water is clear after
washing.
Once you have rinsed the rice, then you place it
inside of your rice cooker and add one cup of water for every one cup of
rice. Press the start button and let it run. If your rice cooker has the
sushi rice setting, it is a good idea to choose that setting for improved
flavor.
After the rice has finished cooking inside the
machine, you will not want to open the top right away. Instead, you want to
let the right sit for about 10 to 15 minutes to allow the rice to steam
itself. Only after it has steamed for a while should you open the lid of the
rice cooker and fluff the rice. As soon as you are done you can add the
seasoning to the rice, and then use it to make your sushi.
Sushi Rice Seasoning
There are different methods for seasoning your
rice. All of them must be done in a separate bowl and added to the rice
later. Seasoning sushi rice requires rice wine vinegar, and often salt and
sugar. Mix these ingredients separately, and throw them into the pot after
it has completed steaming. One popular recipe is:
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5 Teaspoons Rice Wine Vinegar
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1 ½ Teaspoons Sugar
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½ Teaspoon Salt
Mix these ingredients together before adding them
to the rice. It is also strongly advised that you mix gently, because should
you crush the rice it will not taste as delicious once it is made into
sushi.
Making Sushi
Sushi has long been one of the most popular meals
around the globe. With your rice cooker, sushi rice is very easy to make,
with only a few steps you need to remember. You and your entire family can
enjoy sushi whenever you like.
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