Sugar-Free Perfect Sushi Rice
Master the art of sushi-making with this refined recipe for Sugar-Free Perfect Sushi Rice, designed to deliver authentic flavor and texture without added sugar. Crafted with just four simple ingredients—premium sushi rice, water, rice vinegar, and salt—this recipe ensures perfect stickiness and balance for rolling your favorite sushi creations. The careful preparation process involves rinsing, soaking, and steaming the rice to achieve the ideal glossy finish, while the vinegar seasoning adds tangy depth without any sweeteners. Whether you're crafting sushi rolls, nigiri, or sashimi platters, this sugar-free sushi rice is a versatile base that’s easy to make and perfect for health-conscious sushi lovers. Ready in under an hour, it’s a fail-proof foundation for your next sushi masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Sushi rice
- 2.5 cups Water
- 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Place the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Gently move the rice around with your hands to ensure each grain is rinsed. Continue rinsing until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Soak the rinsed rice in cold water for 30 minutes to make the grains more sticky and easier to work with later. After 30 minutes, drain the rice thoroughly.
Transfer the soaked rice to a saucepan and add 2.5 cups of water. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the rice simmer for around 15 minutes. Resist the urge to lift the lid during this time as it releases steam that is essential for proper cooking.
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for another 10 minutes. This steaming process will finish cooking the rice and make it tender.
While the rice is resting, heat the rice vinegar and salt together in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until the salt is fully dissolved, then remove from heat. Let it cool slightly.
Once the rice has rested, transfer it to a large wooden or plastic bowl. Avoid using a metal bowl as it can react with the vinegar.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice and gently fold it into the rice using a wooden spatula. Be careful not to smash the rice; use a cutting and folding motion.
Cool the rice quickly by fanning it with a paper fan or piece of cardboard while continuing to fold the rice to incorporate air. This gives the rice a glossy finish and helps it cool evenly.
Once the rice is at room temperature, it's ready to use. Cover it with a damp cloth if you're not using it immediately to prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2392 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 149 mg | 3% | |
*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.
