Best 4 Sushi Rice In A Rice Cooker Recipes

Sushi rice, a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, forms the foundation of various delectable dishes. Perfectly cooked sushi rice should possess a tender, slightly chewy texture, a hint of sweetness, and a subtle sheen. Achieving this ideal texture and flavor requires careful attention to detail, from selecting the right type of rice to employing the proper cooking technique. Fortunately, with the convenience of a rice cooker, crafting exceptional sushi rice becomes a breeze. This article presents a collection of foolproof recipes that guide you through the process of preparing sushi rice in a rice cooker, ensuring perfect results every time. Whether you're a seasoned sushi enthusiast or a novice eager to embark on this culinary journey, these recipes offer a comprehensive exploration of sushi rice, encompassing basic cooking methods, variations with different vinegars and seasonings, and creative twists that elevate the humble grain into a culinary masterpiece. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and delve into the art of crafting impeccable sushi rice.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SUSHI RICE IN A RICE COOKER

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

4 cups kokuho rice, or other sushi rice
About 4 cups spring water, for cooking rice

Steps:

Place rice in the rice-cooker liner. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Shake to release starch. Drain; and repeat process until water runs clear, 2 to 3 more times. Let rice rest for 10 minutes.
Add 4 cups water (on the Zojirushi cooker this will come to the #4 line). Set liner into rice cooker, and close. Be sure that cooker is completely sealed. Start rice cooker.
When rice cooker switches to "off" or "warm"position, after about 20 minutes, unplug cooker. Let rest 10 minutes, then fluff rice with a rice paddle. Let sit another 5 minutes, and serve.

EASY SUSHI RICE (IN RICE COOKER)

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Make and share this Easy Sushi Rice (In Rice Cooker) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nado2003

Categories Rice

Time 35m

Yield 6 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

3 cups medium grain rice (Nishiki or Calrose brand, use the measuring cup in your rice cooker)
3 1/4 cups water (or water to the 3 mark on the rice cooker)
1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar (more or less, to taste)

Steps:

Put rice and water into rice cooker (put rice in first, then add water until the 3 mark on the cooker is reached). Push button to start cooking. When done, button will pop up and light change to "warm.".
Let the rice sit in the cooker without opening the lid for about 15 minutes to complete steaming.
Put rice into non-reactive bowl (glass, stainless steel, wood, etc -- ), pour sushi vinegar over rice and toss gently with rice paddle to mix vinegar into rice. Note: please be gentle so you do not mash the grains of rice. Also, each grain should have been coated with the vinegar and achieve a shinny sheen, add more as needed).
Fan the rice to cool as you are mixing in the vinegar.
Use in rolls, sushi or to accompany sashimi.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 0.7, Protein 3.2

MAKI SUSHI RICE (RICE COOKER)

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This is my recipe for sushi rice. Makes quite a bit- will make 5 nori sheets worth (which makes 10 nori rolls the same size as you get from the sushi shop!). Aussie cup size (250ml) used.

Provided by Chickee

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 10 rolls worths

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups short-grain rice, sushi rice, such as koshikari.
100 ml rice vinegar
60 ml mirin
3 teaspoons caster sugar
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

Rinse the rice well under running water, put it in the bowl of your rice maker.
Add the amount of water required by the rice maker. In mine, 2 1/2 cups of rice is 4 measures of the rice cooker "cup", so I fill up the bowl until the "4" marker on the side of the bowl.
Put the rice cooker on "Cook".
Meanwhile, mix up the dressing by combining all remaining ingredients. Stir well to dissolve the sugar and the salt.
Once the rice cooker has finished cooking, let it sit on 'Heat' for 5 minutes.
Take out the rice cooker bowl and sit it on a trivet on your benchtop. Grab a friend with a handheld fan or set up an electric fan a little way away from the bowl. Take the dressing and a small plastic rice paddle, and pour a little of the dressing in a spiral pattern over the rice (starting from the outside).
Using the rice paddle, lightly stir/mix the rice while your friend fans the rice (or you have the fan on low). Continue in this fashion until all of the dressing is used, the rice is cool and glossy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.8, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 502.4, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 3.3

PERFECT SUSHI RICE

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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

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked glutinous white rice (sushi rice)
3 cups water
½ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

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

Tips:

For the best sushi rice, use short-grain rice. It has a higher starch content than other types of rice, which makes it stickier and gives it a glossy appearance.
Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will remove the excess starch and help the rice cook evenly.
Use a 1:1 ratio of rice to water when cooking sushi rice. This will give you perfectly cooked rice that is not too mushy or too dry.
Cook the rice in a rice cooker. This is the easiest and most convenient way to cook sushi rice. Just add the rice and water to the rice cooker, turn it on, and let it do its thing.
Once the rice is cooked, let it cool slightly before using it. This will make it easier to handle and shape.
To make sushi rolls, use a bamboo rolling mat. This will help you keep the rolls tight and even.
Be creative with your sushi fillings. You can use anything from raw fish and vegetables to cooked meats and cheeses.
Serve your sushi with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger. These condiments will help to enhance the flavor of the sushi.

Conclusion:

Sushi is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With a little practice, you can easily make sushi at home using a rice cooker. So next time you're in the mood for sushi, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!