Sushi Rice
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- 3 cups Short Grain Japanese Rice or Medium Grain California Rice
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tblsp Sake
- 1 ea Nori Sheet
- Sushi Vinegar
- 1 tblsp Xagave
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ cup Rice (or Rice Wine) Vinegar
1. Wash rice for 5 to 10 minutes in a strainer under cold water until water starts run clearer.
2. Combine rice, water and sake in a medium sized sauce pan or rice cooker and stir.
3. Place Nori Sheet on top of rice and liquid and cover the pan.
4. Cook for approximately 15 minutes on high or until rice absorbs the liquid. (if using a rice cooker, cook until timer goes off)
5. Let rice stand for 5 to 8 minutes.
6. Place Xagave, salt and vinegar in a pan and heat until salt is dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Take rice out of pot or rice cooker and place in a bowl.
8. Pour Sushi vinegar mix over the top of rice and gently mix in throughout.
9. Keep rice warm by placing a damp towel over it while making your sushi.
Questions about the recipe or about using Xagave in your own kitchen? Ask Chef Shawn!
