The First Recipe ~ Sushi Rice

Sushi rice is a bit strange to cook at first, it's not as saturated as chinese rice is cooked. Sushi rice requires less water but on the other hand it calls for a few extra ingredients. So, the most appropriate way to start would be to learn how to cook the rice.

MidnightDemon's Personal Sushi Rice ~ makes approx. 12 pieces

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Medium or short grain rice (sticks nicer)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon Mitsukan Sushi Seasoning (looks like corn oil)

(Note: May be also labeled as Seasoned Rice Vinegar)

• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon salt

NOTE : If you have regular rice vinegar, add an extra 1/4 tablespoon sugar.

Also, don't worry about following the recipe to the exact letter. Test out the rice to see if you like it or not. Afterall, everyone has their own tastes. Remeber, you can always add more, but you can't take it out :-)

1. Wash the rice. Cool or lukewarm works the best for me, so run it through a strainer and stir it around untill the water runs clear (or for 5-10 min).
2. Stirring occasionally, bring water, salt and rice to a boil on high heat.
3. Cover and simmer 13 mins. Start to prep other sushi ingredients.
4. Remove from heat, stir. Let sit 5-10 mins with the lid on.
5. During this waiting time, heat rice vinegar for 30 sec in the microwave, stir in sugar.
6. Add rice viegar/sugar mixture to the rice, stir.
7. Taste the rice, add extra vinegar and sugar mixture if you like.
8. Spoon out rice into a wooden bowl or wooden cutting boad. We need to get the extra moisture out, so leave it in a breezy place or have a fan or just stir it occasionally. Do this for 20 mins.

Prepare sushi and enjoy~!