Sushi rice is one of the methods of cooking rice that is served alongside various traditional dishes. For a complete, step-by-step guide on how to prepare sushi rice, stay with Saed News.
Sushi Rice: A Popular Method of Cooking Rice
Sushi rice is one of the various ways to cook rice that is quite popular in our country. Rice can be prepared in many different styles, most of which often result in the rice becoming mushy and the grains sticking together. To view this step-by-step cooking tutorial, continue with Saed News.
3 cups short-grain white rice
1/3 cup sushi vinegar
1/4 cup water
Pour the rice into a large bowl, add cold water, and stir gently by hand. Drain the water and repeat this process two to three more times until the water becomes clear. Place the rice in a strainer for 30 minutes to drain. Meanwhile, prepare the sushi vinegar.
In a suitable pot, combine the rice and water. Cover with a lid and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Then, reduce the heat to low and cover tightly, allowing it to simmer gently for about 12 minutes until the water is absorbed. Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 10 minutes.
Transfer the rice to a large bowl, preferably wooden and never metal. Using a wooden spatula and its sharp edge, gently lift and separate the rice grains. As you do this, gradually drizzle the sushi vinegar over the rice. Be careful not to add too much vinegar to avoid making the rice soggy or sticky. While gently folding the rice with one hand, use the other hand to fan it lightly with a hand fan to cool it down slightly. Be cautious not to overcool it, as that can cause the rice to dry out and lose moisture.
From the perspective of traditional medicine, rice has a cold and dry temperament. Nutritionally, it is rich in essential minerals and is considered a good source of B vitamins. Here is the chemical composition of rice:
Calories: 362
Protein: 6.6 g
Starch: 80 g
Water: 12 g
Calcium: 25 mg
Iron: 0.8 mg
Phosphorus: 95 mg
Potassium: 90 mg
Sodium: 5 mg
Fiber: 3.5 g
Saturated Fatty Acids: 0.6 g
Fat: 1.6 g
Vitamin B1: 0.06 mg
Vitamin B2: 0.03 mg
Vitamin B3: 1.5 mg
