Why it is important to ask your Japanese Grocer if the rice is "Shinmai". One reason that I would not pick up even a good variety of rice for sushi is if it was too old. Normally, the "prime" age for rice to be used for sushi is between 6 months and 1 year old. Now, you don't have to split hairs here. If the rice is 13 months old, you are going to be o.
But it still is quite common for Japanese to ask their Japanese Grocer if a rice is "Shinmai" or current years crop. It is an indicator of freshness. And actually, if you want to "stock up" on the first crop rice first crops of new rice picked in the fall , most Japanese will start looking for it in the spring around 6 months after the rice has been harvested.
That's when to really get it and pile it up When the rice is in this 6 month to 1 year age range, the measurement for rice to water is typically one to one. When you get beyond 1 year, the rice starts getting "harder" and thus takes more water to soften and then it starts to become more and more difficult to gauge how to cook it.
Shinmai helps by providing a point of consistency. If there is a date on bag, it helps because you know exactly how old it is, but it still is a roll of the dice.
To keep it simple, and to make your sushi rice making experiences consistent, then ask for Shinmai. Otherwise, your results may vary and will be your own risk. Hopefully this provided some insight into the background of sushi rice, and why it is so important to know the differences so you will be given the best chances possible for making really good sushi. There are a lot of different kinds and brands of rice to use for Sushi.
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I understand that you will display my submission on your website. And do you need to cook sushi rice any different from regular white rice? Sushi rice is actually Japanese short grain rice, which is more translucent and stickier than regular white rice. Compared to the way regular white rice is prepared, sushi rice ends up with a perfect mix of separate and sticky. The difference is mostly in the way the rice is cooked, but the grain matters as well.
Compared to regular white rice, Japanese rice is a little stickier. It still needs to be washed to remove the outer coating of starch. The rice is cooked only in the heat and steam, using a rice cooker or a bamboo steamer. This is where the texture matters. Steaming keeps individual grains separate, since there is no stirring involved.
No rice brushes against another rice grain, everything is static. This means there is no extra starch released, which does not form a thin sticky sauce between all the grains. This will keep your nigiri and sushi held together well. If you use other types of rice grains, your sushi may fall apart. The instructions are so easy and very helpful! I loved how the tbs is in grams; it helps me have a perfect measurement.
Your email address will not be published. Yes, I'd like to get updates by e-mail from Hungry Huy! Get weekly recipe updates sent to your inbox! Hungry Huy. What rice to use for sushi As long as you have access to sushi grade fish, in a matter of an hour or so you can be well on your way to your own delicious dinner party at home. How to cook the sushi rice To make sushi rice, first you need to cook the rice the same way you always would. Sushi rice to water ratio For my sushi rice, using medium or short grain rice, I use a sushi rice to water ratio.
Where to buy fish for sushi My favorite place to get sushi grade fish is from Mitsuwa Japanese supermarkets near me. Korean supermarkets often have sushi grade fish too, although it typically comes sliced already.
How to form sushi rice for nigiri It helps to keep a bowl of cold, filtered water nearby to wet your hands between each rice ball you form for nigiri. What type of rice is sushi rice? Is there a difference between sushi rice and regular rice? Is jasmine rice sushi rice? Easy Japanese Sushi Rice 5 from 4 votes. Sushi rice is pretty easy to make at home. I love doing this when I'm craving sushi, and just want to stay in for the night or dont feel like spending x the cost at a sushi restaurant.
As long as you have a good Japanese or Korean market nearby with sushi grade fish, you are good to go!
BY: Huy Vu. Prep: 5 mins. Cook: 20 mins. Total: 25 mins. Instructions Cooking the rice Rinse the rice in a bowl over running tap water.
Add about cups of water, stir then drain. Do this about two or three times until the water is clear.
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