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Makes 6 medium rolls 6⅔ cups, 990 g

notes

• https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-sushi-rice/
• Can use medium grain rice too

Ingredients

• Uncooked Japanese short-grain white rice 450g or 2.25 cups
• Water 540ml or 2¼ cups
• Seasoned Rice Vinegar 80ml or 1/3 cup
• Kombu (optional)

Tools

• Heavy Bottomed pan with lid
• Bowl

Steps

• Soak rice for 20-30 minutes
• Rinse the rice until the water is almost clear
• Put well drained rice and water in the pan
• Cover the pot with the lid and bring it to a boil over medium heat
• Check if the water is boiling, close the lid.
• (Optional) add Kombu algae in the pot
• Once the water is boiling, turn the heat to low
• Cook, covered, for 12–13 minutes, or until the water is completely absorbed.
• Remove from the heat and let it steam with the lid on for another 10 minutes
• Transfer the rice to a bowl, add the rice vinegar and gently incorporate it into the rice
• Cover the bowl with a wet towel/lid until you use it

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