Instant Pot Sushi Rice

Instant Pot Sushi Rice

from pipingpotcurry.com
25 min
4 servings

Learn how to cook perfect sushi rice in the Instant Pot every time with this never-failing recipe. This Japanese sushi rice recipe is easy, quick and makes the best rice for sushi rolls, sushi bowls and hand rolls.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sushi Rice
  • 1 1/4 cup Cold Water (for cooking )
  • 2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (Unseasoned )
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover with cold water. Clean the rice in the water with your hand, 2-3 times or until the water is clear.

  2. 2

    After the rice is rinsed, let the rice drain in a colander or strainer for 5-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in cold water for cooking and the well rinsed & drained rice in Instant Pot. Ensure all the rice is fully submerged in the water. Pressure cook for 5 minutes at HIGH pressure. Allow for a natural pressure release for five minutes before releasing steam manually.

  4. 4

    While the rice cooks, mix the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until blended. Gently heat in microwave or in a pan on stovetop, if needed.Note: Do not bring sushi vinegar to a boil. Mix it well and make sure that the sugar and salt get dissolved in the vinegar mixture.

  5. 5

    Transfer the rice to a large container or a bowl and gently spread out the rice with a rice paddle. Slowly & evenly pour the sushi vinegar over the rice. Gently mix the rice with the rice paddle.

  6. 6

    That's it your sushi rice is ready to eat!