Heart-Healthy Perfect Sushi Rice
Achieve perfectly seasoned, heart-healthy sushi rice with this easy recipe that swaps traditional white sushi rice for nutrient-packed short-grain brown rice. Infused with a delicate blend of rice vinegar, a touch of sugar, and just the right amount of salt, this wholesome alternative delivers all the flavor and texture you love while boosting fiber and essential nutrients. The recipe highlights essential techniques like soaking the rice for tenderness and gently folding in the vinegar mixture to create light, fluffy grains without compromising their shape. Ideal for sushi rolls, bowls, or onigiri, this versatile sushi rice is a guilt-free base for your favorite fillings and toppings. Perfect for health-conscious sushi lovers, it's a delicious way to combine nutrition and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Short-grain brown rice
- 2.5 cups Water
- 1.5 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Rinse the short-grain brown rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed brown rice and water. Allow the rice to soak in the water for at least 30 minutes to help soften the grains.
After soaking, bring the rice to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer gently for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the seasoning mixture. In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Warm the mixture over low heat until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved, but do not let it boil.
Once the rice is fully cooked, remove it from the heat, and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes to finish steaming.
Transfer the cooked rice to a large wooden or non-reactive bowl. Gently fold the warm vinegar mixture into the rice using a paddle or wooden spoon. Be careful not to smash the rice grains. This step should be done in a slicing or folding motion.
Allow the seasoned sushi rice to cool to room temperature before using it to make sushi rolls or other dishes.
Enjoy your heart-healthy sushi rice with a variety of fillings and toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.4 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.6 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 316 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
