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Bowl of Instant Pot Sushi Rice next to sushi roll and instant pot.
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Instant Pot Sushi Rice

Using the Instant Pot makes making sushi rice a breeze! It is my favorite way to cook sushi rice because it is just so easy and makes perfectly sticky rice for sushi rolls, musubi, and sushi bowls.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Natural Release3 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Instant Pot Sushi Rice
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 229kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker (or any similar pressure cooker)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sushi rice (Japanese short-grain rice)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar (see notes above if using unseasoned rice vinegar)

Instructions

  • Place rice into a fine mesh colander.
    Pouring rice into colander.
  • Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. You can also rinse the rice in a large bowl with water, drain, and repeat until water is clear.
    Rinsing rice in a colander in the sink.
  • Drain rice in a colander and allow the rice to continue draining/drying for 10-15 minutes.
    Rinsed rice draining in a colander.
  • Place the dried rice in the Instant pot with 2 cups water.
    Instant Pot with water and sushi rice.
  • Seal the lid on the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes, then natural release for 3 minutes before doing a quick release.
    Lid locked on instant pot.
  • Spread the rice over a sheet of parchment paper or on a large baking sheet to help it cool faster.
    Spreading sushi rice on parchment paper with a paddle.
  • Sprinkle the seasoned rice vinegar evenly over the top. If you don't have seasoned rice vinegar, see notes.
    Pouring seasoned rice vinegar on cooled instant pot sushi rice.
  • Mix in with a rice paddle to help distribute the vinegar.
    Mixing the Instant Pot Sushi Rice with vinegar using a paddle.
  • Serve immediately or place in a large bowl covered with a damp towel at room temperature for up to 3 hours.
    Bowl of Instant Pot Sushi Rice next to an instant pot, chop stick, tray of sushi rolls and bamboo mat.

Notes

For Seasoned Rice Vinegar substitute: While the rice is cooking, combine the rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl and microwave to 15-20 seconds, this should help the salt and sugar dissolve without the vinegar boiling. Stir well and set aside.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.002g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg