Sumeshi (Seasoned Sushi Rice)

Name: Sumeshi (Seasoned Sushi Rice)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (120ml) unseasoned rice vinegar, such as Marukan Organic; 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons (73g) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons (18g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight; One 2-inch-square piece of kombu; 1 cup (195g) short-grain sushi rice (I recommend Tamaki Gold Koshihikari ); 1 cup (235ml) filtered water (or your favorite bottled brand)

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

55m

This Sumeshi (Seasoned Sushi Rice) recipe uses unseasoned rice vinegar, sugar, salt, kombu, and short-grain sushi rice to create the perfect base for your homemade sushi. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make delicious seasoned sushi rice to elevate your sushi-making experience.

Sushi Rice

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Servings: 4

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1/2 cup (120ml) unseasoned rice vinegar, such as Marukan Organic

1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons (73g) granulated sugar

2 tablespoons (18g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; if using table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight

One 2-inch-square piece of kombu

1 cup (195g) short-grain sushi rice (I recommend Tamaki Gold Koshihikari )

1 cup (235ml) filtered water (or your favorite bottled brand)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

136kcal

6%
Fat

0g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

31g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

8g

0%
Protein

1g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

538mg

26%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Sumeshi (Seasoned Sushi Rice)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts