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Sushi Rice Instant Pot Perfectly Sticky
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe uses an Instant Pot to create perfectly sticky, restaurant-quality Japanese sushi rice. It’s an easy, healthy, and versatile base for sushi rolls or poke bowls, achieving a delightful chew and perfect texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Japanese short-grain sushi rice (calrose or similar)
- 2 cups cold water
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned is preferred)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse Rice: Place 2 cups of sushi rice in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water for about 2-3 minutes, until the water runs completely clear. This removes excess starch, ensuring a sticky (not mushy) texture.
- Cook in Instant Pot: Combine the rinsed sushi rice and 2 cups cold water in your Instant Pot liner. Secure the lid, setting the vent to “Sealing.” Cook on Manual (or Pressure Cook) High for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Prepare Seasoning: While the rice cooks, gently warm the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until the sugar and salt completely dissolve. Do not boil.
- Season Rice: Transfer the cooked rice to a large, non-metallic bowl. Pour the prepared seasoning mixture evenly over the hot rice. Using a rice paddle or wooden spoon, gently fold and “cut” the rice to distribute the seasoning without mashing. Fanning the rice while mixing helps cool it quickly and achieve the desired perfectly sticky, shiny texture.
Notes
For superior flavor, consider using organic short-grain sushi rice or authentic Japanese mirin. For a lower sugar option, reduce the sugar to 1 tablespoon or use a sugar substitute like erythritol (note: texture may vary slightly). Ensure your chosen rice vinegar is certified gluten-free for a gluten-free diet. If the rice seems too wet after cooking, let it sit uncovered for another 5-10 minutes while fanning to achieve the ideal consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked rice
- Calories: 220 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg