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| − | + | Sushi rice is an important part of not just sushi, but also chirashi. Not just any rice will do, however. This article will teach you the secret of making sushi rice and getting it just right. | |
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5. Mix the rice and su with a wooden paddle. | 5. Mix the rice and su with a wooden paddle. | ||
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== Ingredients == | == Ingredients == | ||
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#Purchase the correct rice. Sushi is usually made with special Japanese white hulled sushi rice, commonly called sushi rice. It is a high quality short grain that is sticky and slightly sweet rice (not to be mistaken for glutinous rice). | #Purchase the correct rice. Sushi is usually made with special Japanese white hulled sushi rice, commonly called sushi rice. It is a high quality short grain that is sticky and slightly sweet rice (not to be mistaken for glutinous rice). | ||
#*For best results, go to Asian stores and ask specifically for sushi rice. High quality rice will have very few broken grains. Real sushi rice has a good balance of starches (amylose and amylopectin) so that the rice sticks together when you're [[Eat with Chopsticks|using chopsticks]] to bring it from the plate to your mouth. Most of the time it will be labeled "Sushi Rice". Equipment and seasonings such as bamboo sushi-making mats, bamboo spatula,nori sheets and sushi vinegar (Asian white vinegar that has been sweetened is also useable) can also be found there. | #*For best results, go to Asian stores and ask specifically for sushi rice. High quality rice will have very few broken grains. Real sushi rice has a good balance of starches (amylose and amylopectin) so that the rice sticks together when you're [[Eat with Chopsticks|using chopsticks]] to bring it from the plate to your mouth. Most of the time it will be labeled "Sushi Rice". Equipment and seasonings such as bamboo sushi-making mats, bamboo spatula,nori sheets and sushi vinegar (Asian white vinegar that has been sweetened is also useable) can also be found there. | ||
| − | #*If "Sushi Rice" is unavailable, the closest alternative is Dongbei rice (a strain native to North-east China whose natural environment resembles Japan's cold climate). Its level of sweetness and stickiness is extremely similar to sushi rice. Dongbei rice is roundish and pearly<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/dining/10chine.html?pagewanted=all</ref> and has the rare property of never reverting to the texture of uncooked rice after cooking i.e. will not harden but retains its soft texture, even after it becomes cold. This trait is essential for making authentic sushi and onigri. Dongbei rice is a high quality type of Chinese rice, while relatively expensive, it is still cheaper than "Sushi Rice" and can be found in quality/major Chinese grocery stores. The other alternative is to buy "Sushi Rice" online. | + | #*If "Sushi Rice" is unavailable, the closest alternative is Dongbei rice (a strain native to North-east China whose natural environment resembles Japan's cold climate). Its level of sweetness and stickiness is extremely similar to sushi rice. Dongbei rice is roundish and pearly<ref name="rf19351">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/dining/10chine.html?pagewanted=all</ref> and has the rare property of never reverting to the texture of uncooked rice after cooking i.e. will not harden but retains its soft texture, even after it becomes cold. This trait is essential for making authentic sushi and onigri. Dongbei rice is a high quality type of Chinese rice, while relatively expensive, it is still cheaper than "Sushi Rice" and can be found in quality/major Chinese grocery stores. The other alternative is to buy "Sushi Rice" online. |
#*A cheaper choice is Calrose, some brands are Botan Calrose and Kokuho Rose. | #*A cheaper choice is Calrose, some brands are Botan Calrose and Kokuho Rose. | ||
#*Other rice species will most likely be long-grain (commonly found in supermarkets) such as Basmati. Long-grain rice will not bind and is incapable of coming close to the taste and texture of sushi rice. Brown rice is unhulled wholegrain rice of any species. Brown rice is never used in authentic sushi making, but can be used for healthier eating. | #*Other rice species will most likely be long-grain (commonly found in supermarkets) such as Basmati. Long-grain rice will not bind and is incapable of coming close to the taste and texture of sushi rice. Brown rice is unhulled wholegrain rice of any species. Brown rice is never used in authentic sushi making, but can be used for healthier eating. | ||
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#Place in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes. | #Place in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
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*Do not use a metal bowl. A wooden tub/bowl is best. The vinegar can react with metal and alter the taste of the rice. | *Do not use a metal bowl. A wooden tub/bowl is best. The vinegar can react with metal and alter the taste of the rice. | ||
*Rinse the rice thoroughly. Many brands coat the rice in talc to prevent the rice from absorbing water and sticking together during storage, and that's not something you want to cook with. Some brands use another starch which is safe to eat, but it's always better to rinse, just in case. | *Rinse the rice thoroughly. Many brands coat the rice in talc to prevent the rice from absorbing water and sticking together during storage, and that's not something you want to cook with. Some brands use another starch which is safe to eat, but it's always better to rinse, just in case. | ||
| − | * Cooking sushi rice is harder than it looks. People who try this the first time may find this process frustrating. <ref>http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2011/03/sushi_101_the_virgin_gets_stic.php</ref> | + | * Cooking sushi rice is harder than it looks. People who try this the first time may find this process frustrating. <ref name="rf19352">http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2011/03/sushi_101_the_virgin_gets_stic.php</ref> |
== Things You'll Need == | == Things You'll Need == | ||
