Instant Pot Sushi Rice

Overhead image of sushi rice in glass bowl with spoon

5 from 4 votes

Instant Pot Sushi Rice is the easiest way to make PERFECT sushi rice every time, in less than 30 minutes! Use the sushi rice to make rolls, bowls or nigiri!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Japanese

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 28 minutes

Total Time 33 minutes

Servings cups cooked sushi rice

Calories 243kcal

Author Whitney Bond

Ingredients

2 cups short grain white rice
2 cups water
2 tbsp white vinegar
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 ½ tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under running water until the water runs clear, usually 1-2 minutes.
Allow the rice to dry for 2 minutes, then add it to the Instant Pot with the water.
Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the pressure release valve is set to sealing.
Set the manual timer on the Instant Pot to low pressure for 8 minutes.
After the cooking time is up, wait 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressure down.
Remove the lid from the Instant Pot and transfer the cooked rice to a large glass bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the white vinegar, rice vinegar, salt and sugar.
Microwave the vinegar mixture for 60 seconds and whisk together until all of the sugar and salt has dissolved in the vinegar.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the rice and gently fold to combine everything together, keeping your rice nice and fluffy!
If using the rice to make sushi rolls, cover it with a damp towel and allow it to cool completely before handling.

Notes

One cup of uncooked rice = three cups cooked rice.
Cover and store any leftover sushi rice in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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