Sushi Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Wash well in a few changes of cold water: 2 cups short-grained Japanese-style rice.
2. 2
   Drain well, place in a heavy-bottomed pots and cover with: 2 1/4 cups water.
3. 3
   Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, bring to a boil, and reduce immediately to low heat.
4. 4
   Cook the rice for 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Turn off the heat, and let the rice sit for another 10 minutes.
6. 6
   While the rice is cooking, make the seasoning mixture.
7. 7
   Mix together: 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar.
8. 8
   Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
9. 9
   When the rice is cooked, turn it out into a bowl, and pour the seasoning mixture over the rice.
10. 10
    Gently stir with a wooden paddle, using a cutting action, until the rice is evenly coated.
11. 11
    Let the rice cool before using.