Sushi rice, the key component of sushi, is a unique type of Japanese short-grain rice seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Unlike regular rice, sushi rice has a distinct sticky and slightly chewy texture when cooked, making it ideal for holding the various ingredients of sushi together. This article provides a comprehensive guide to preparing perfect sushi rice, along with three delicious sushi recipes that showcase its versatility.
In the first recipe, we'll explore the classic Nigiri Sushi, where hand-pressed sushi rice is topped with fresh fish or seafood. The second recipe introduces the colorful California Roll, featuring a combination of cucumber, avocado, and imitation crab, all rolled up in sushi rice and seaweed. Lastly, the Spicy Tuna Roll delights with its piquant filling of tuna, Sriracha, and mayonnaise, wrapped in sushi rice and nori.
Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and beautiful images to guide you through the process of making sushi rice and assembling these delectable sushi dishes. Whether you're a seasoned sushi enthusiast or a curious home cook looking to expand your culinary skills, this article offers everything you need to create authentic and mouthwatering sushi at home. So, let's dive in and discover the secrets of perfect sushi rice and the art of sushi making!
PERFECT SUSHI RICE
Here is my recipe for the perfect sushi rice. You can eat this alone or roll into your favorite sushi roll with ingredients of choice. I use strips of carrots, cucumbers and slices of avocado. You can adjust the amount of vinegar in this recipe to suit your taste.
Provided by LucyDelRey
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse the rice in a strainer or colander until the water runs clear. Combine with water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Rice should be tender and water should be absorbed. Cool until cool enough to handle.
- In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, oil, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Cool, then stir into the cooked rice. When you pour this in to the rice it will seem very wet. Keep stirring and the rice will dry as it cools.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 158.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
SUSHI RICE
Follow Alton's Brown recipe for foolproof Sushi Rice from Good Eats on Food Network, and let rice vinegar, sugar and salt take ordinary rice to tasty heights.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover with cool water. Swirl the rice in the water, pour off and repeat 2 to 3 times or until the water is clear.
- Place the rice and 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer the rice into a large wooden or glass mixing bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Fold thoroughly to combine and coat each grain of rice with the mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature before using to make sushi or sashimi.
PERFECT SUSHI RICE
There's a lot more you can do with sushi rice besides making homemade sushi. Use it to create a healthy rice bowl, tuck it into a lettuce wrap topped with grilled meat or use it as a base for your favorite stir-fry. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In large bowl, wash rice in several changes of cold water until water is clear. Transfer to a large saucepan; add 2 cups water. Let stand for 30 minutes., Cover saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved., Transfer rice to a shallow bowl; sprinkle with vinegar mixture. Set aside remaining vinegar mixture for assembly. With a wooden paddle or spoon, stir rice with a slicing motion until cooled. Cover with a damp cloth to keep moist. (Rice mixture may be made up to 6 hours ahead and stored at room temperature, covered, with a damp towel. Do not refrigerate.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MASTER SUSHI RICE
Steps:
- Wash rice at least 3 times or until water is clear. Fill rice cooker with water to about 1-inch over rice or use Mt Fuji method. I highly recommend a rice cooker -- there's a reason more than 2 billion people in Asia use them. Slowly heat vinegar, mirin and sugar until very hot but not boiling. Fold in 'su' (vinegar and sugar) with the hot rice, add enough so that the rice has a tart/sweet taste. Rice should be shiny, not mushy. Carefully clean inside rim of bowl with damp cloth, cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, lemon juice and oil. Add crab, herbs and minced shallot. Season with salt and pepper and check flavor.
- Lay nori, shiny side down on sushi mat and lightly pat on rice on bottom half of nori, 1/4 inch thick. Place crab filling 2/3 up on rice. Roll, moisten end to seal and let rest.
- In a bowl, mix flour with togarashi, or chili powder, and whisk in club soda until a pancake batter thickness is achieved. Dip the shrimp and scallions in the tempura batter and fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Lay the nori vertically with the shiny side down. Using wet hands, lightly place a 1/4-inch thick layer of rice on the bottom half of the nori. Place one shrimp and scallion fan diagonally across the rice from the top left corner to the bottom right. Lay daikon sprouts on top and add a touch of wasabi oil. Roll a cone by bringing the bottom left corner of the nori to half way up the right side edge then roll over. Moisten the top edge to glue. Repeat process.
- In a stainless steel bowl, whisk together wasabi, mirin and sugar. Add water until a loose puree is achieved. Whisk in oil. For extra heat, use less oil.
- Combine all the ingredients and reduce at a simmer until a syrup consistency is achieved, about a 60 to 70 percent reduction. Let cool.
- PLATING
- On a huge white platter, drizzle soy syrup, wasabi oil, sesame seeds, gari and scallions all over. Slice maki-sushi using both bias and straight cuts. Place hand rolls leaning against sushi. Enjoy.
- Wine Suggestion: Haru Junmai-Ginjo Sake
MY MOM'S SAUSAGE & RICE CASSEROLE
This is my favorite casserole! It features pork sausage, rice, chicken noodle soup mix and various vegetables. I grew up loving this and now I make it for my husband, who loves it as much as me if not more.
Provided by az_starshine
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, combine the sausage, onion, celery and green bell pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir the dry rice in with the sausage and vegetables, then add the water and the soup mix. Transfer this mixture to a lightly greased 2 quart casserole dish and top with the almonds.
- Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 90 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1795.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
SUSHI RICE
Make sushi rice to accompany your favourite Japanese-inspired dishes, from bento boxes to sushi and katsu curry. The secret is in the ratio of rice to water
Provided by Lulu Grimes
Categories Side dish
Time 22m
Yield Makes about 2½ cups, enough for 3 rice bowls, 6 rice balls or 3 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- The most important thing to get right when cooking sushi rice is the ratio of rice to water. It's better to use a volume measure rather than weighing. Use a cook's 250ml measuring cup if you have one, or a short glass, teacup or small mug. Once you've made one batch, you'll know how much cooked rice that measure makes - it should be about 2½ cups.
- Measure out 1 cup rice into a saucepan, rinse the rice, swirling it around the pan, then drain off the water. Try not to lose any of the rice. Add 1½ cups water (about 375ml).
- Bring the rice to a simmer quickly, put on a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 13 mins - don't take the lid off.
- Check a couple of grains at the top - the rice should be just about cooked and the water evaporated. If not, continue to cook and check at 2 min intervals, each brand of rice will differ. Turn the heat off and leave the rice to stand with the lid on for 10 mins so all the moisture is absorbed. Add sushi rice seasoning, if you like, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein
SUSHI RICE
Back in 2002, Matt and Ted Lee reported on how home cooks had started making sushi with ever-increasing frequency. Among the recipes they brought to The Times was this one, for sushi rice, short-grained rice bolstered by the flavors of vinegar sugar and salt, adapted from "The Great Sushi and Sashimi Cookbook," by Kazu Takahashi and Masakazu Hori. Use it is a backdrop for your own home-rolled sushi, or pair it, as the article suggests, with various kinds of sliced fish and vegetables, pickled ginger and wasabi for a chirashi sushi bowl.
Provided by Matt Lee And Ted Lee
Categories side dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a fine strainer, rinse the rice with cold running water, until water runs clear. Pour rice into pot with 2 cups cold water; let sit 30 minutes.
- Bring rice to a boil over medium-high heat; immediately turn heat to low, and cover. Cook 10 minutes, remove from heat and let sit, covered, 15 minutes. In a small saucepan, dissolve the sugar and salt in the rice vinegar over a low flame. Pour evenly over rice and fold gently with a wooden spoon to mix. Leave rice in front of a fan, or fan with a piece of cardboard for 15 minutes or until rice is just above room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 192 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
Tips:
- Use the right type of rice. Short-grain rice is the best choice for sushi rice, as it cooks up sticky and holds its shape well.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove the starch and help the rice cook evenly.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. Be sure to use the correct amount of water, and don't overcook the rice or it will become mushy.
- Season the rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. This will give the rice its characteristic flavor.
- Let the rice cool slightly before using it. This will make it easier to handle and will help prevent the rice from sticking to your hands.
- Use a sushi mat to roll the sushi. This will help you to get a tight, even roll.
- Be creative with your fillings. You can use anything from raw fish and vegetables to cooked meat and cheese.
Conclusion:
Making sushi at home is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little practice, you'll be able to make delicious sushi rolls that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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