Zojirushi Sushi Rice Recipe

Name: Zojirushi Sushi Rice Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 cups short-grain sushi rice; 2¼ cups cold water; ¼ cup rice vinegar; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp salt

sushi 561 Last Update: Jun 24, 2025

Serves: 6 People
Prepare Time: 10 minutes mins
Cooking Time: 45 minutes mins
Calories: 200 kcal

Make perfect sushi rice every time with your Zojirushi rice cooker! This recipe yields soft, slightly sticky rice seasoned with a classic vinegar mixture—ideal for sushi rolls, nigiri, or poke bowls. No guesswork, just restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen.

Ingredients

2 cups short-grain sushi rice
2¼ cups cold water
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt

Directions

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water 3–4 times until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch for a better texture.
Add rinsed rice and 2¼ cups of cold water to your Zojirushi rice cooker. Set to the “white rice” or “sushi” setting and start the cycle.
While rice cooks, heat vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan (or microwave) just until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Set aside.
Once rice is done, transfer it to a large bowl (preferably wooden or glass). Gently fold in the vinegar mixture using a rice paddle or spatula. Avoid smashing the grains.
Let the rice cool to room temperature (not cold) before using it for sushi.