Sushi Rice

1. 1

   Wash well in a few changes of cold water: 2 cups short-grained Japanese-style rice.

2. 2

   Drain well, place in a heavy-bottomed pots and cover with: 2 1/4 cups water.

3. 3

   Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, bring to a boil, and reduce immediately to low heat.

4. 4

   Cook the rice for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Turn off the heat, and let the rice sit for another 10 minutes.

6. 6

   While the rice is cooking, make the seasoning mixture.

7. 7

   Mix together: 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar.

8. 8

   Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

9. 9

   When the rice is cooked, turn it out into a bowl, and pour the seasoning mixture over the rice.

10. 10

    Gently stir with a wooden paddle, using a cutting action, until the rice is evenly coated.

11. 11

    Let the rice cool before using.

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