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Instant Pot Sushi Rice

Instant Pot Sushi Rice

Cost $6.5, save $9

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  • 15 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $6.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Rice Base

    • 1 cup Japanese sushi-style rice
    • 💧 1 ¼ cups water

  • Flavoring Ingredients

    • 1 (2 inch) piece kombu (Japanese dried kelp)
    • 3 tablespoons Japanese rice wine
    • 1 tablespoon hon mirin (Japanese mirin)
    • 🍬 ¾ tablespoon white sugar
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon sea salt

STEPS

1

Rinse rice in a multi-functional pressure cooker, adding water and mixing it in a circular motion. Strain through a sieve. Repeat until water comes out clear, about five rinses. Spread rice onto a clean cloth and let dry for 10–15 minutes.

2

Clean kombu gently with a damp towel (do not remove the white powder). Break off a small piece of kombu and place it into a small saucepan.

3

Place remaining kombu into the Instant Pot with rice and water. Set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 2 minutes. Allow 10–15 minutes for pressure to build.

4

Use natural-release (8 minutes) and quick-release methods to release pressure from the Instant Pot. Remove the lid carefully.

5

While pressure is releasing, heat rice wine, mirin, sugar, and sea salt in the saucepan over low heat. Avoid boiling. Mix until sugar and salt are dissolved.

6

Transfer cooked rice into a glass or ceramic bowl, removing and discarding the kombu. Stir rice gently while sprinkling the vinegar mixture over it until fully incorporated. Let cool to room temperature.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

146

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 30
    Carbs
  • 0
    Fats

💡 Ensure rice is rinsed thoroughly to remove excess starch for better texture.Do not discard the kombu's white powder; it's a source of umami flavor.Fanning the rice during cooling can help enhance the texture.