PERFECT SUSHI RICE

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There's a lot more you can do with sushi rice besides making homemade sushi. Use it to create a healthy rice bowl, tuck it into a lettuce wrap topped with grilled meat or use it as a base for your favorite stir-fry. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups sushi rice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In large bowl, wash rice in several changes of cold water until water is clear. Transfer to a large saucepan; add 2 cups water. Let stand for 30 minutes., Cover saucepan and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar and salt, stirring until sugar is dissolved., Transfer rice to a shallow bowl; sprinkle with vinegar mixture. Set aside remaining vinegar mixture for assembly. With a wooden paddle or spoon, stir rice with a slicing motion until cooled. Cover with a damp cloth to keep moist. (Rice mixture may be made up to 6 hours ahead and stored at room temperature, covered, with a damp towel. Do not refrigerate.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.