Sushi Rice

Sushi rice, also known as sushi rice or japonica rice, is a variety of rice used specifically to prepare sushi and Japanese cuisine dishes. This rice has short grains, which are slightly sticky and have a tender texture when cooked. Sushi rice contains a moderate amount of starch, which helps give it its characteristic sticky texture. It is important to rinse rice well before cooking to remove excess starch and achieve a better consistency of individual grains after cooking. After being cooked, sushi rice is often seasoned with a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar and salt to add flavor and slight acidity. Sushi rice is used to make sushi, maki, nigiri and other Japanese cuisine dishes that require sticky rice. It is important to respect the cooking methods