sushi rice

wash rice with cold water until water runs clear.

soak the rice for 20 minutes in cold water.

after 20 minutes, drain the rice in a fine mesh strainer and allow it to drain for another 20 minutes.

after straining, add the rice and water to a saucepan.

bring the rice to a boil and cover. then lower heat to a simmer. cook rice for 15 minutes. turn off the heat and allow rice to sit undisturbed, do not stir in order to steam the rice for another 10 minutes.

meanwhile, mix the vinegar, sugar and salt together. the sugar and salt should dissolve. if they don’t heat up the mixture briefly until they do. cool the seasoning mixture and set aside.

fluff your rice with a fork and place it in a stainless steel shallow bowl. toss the rice with the seasoning mixture. cut in and fold the rice to keep from breaking the grains. breaking rice is considered a sin in asia. rice should have a pearly sheen.