Sushi Vinegar
Master the art of sushi-making with this essential homemade sushi vinegar recipe! Crafted with just three simple ingredients—rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt—this tangy and subtly sweet blend is the key to achieving perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Gently heated to dissolve the sugar and salt without boiling, this quick and easy recipe takes just minutes to prepare but makes all the difference in flavor and texture. Store your sushi vinegar in the fridge for up to a month, ensuring it's always on hand to elevate your sushi rolls, bowls, or even salads. Whether you're a seasoned sushi chef or a home cook trying your hand at Japanese cuisine, this versatile sushi vinegar is a must-have for authentic and delicious results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml Rice vinegar
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 12 g Salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt.
Place the saucepan over low heat and stir continuously until the sugar and salt have completely dissolved. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
Once dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sushi vinegar cool to room temperature.
Transfer the cooled sushi vinegar to a clean, airtight container or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
When using, gently mix the sushi vinegar with freshly cooked sushi rice at a ratio of about 60 ml of vinegar mixture per 500 g of cooked rice. Fold gently to evenly coat the rice without smashing it.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4720 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 mg | 0% | |
*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.
