Zojirushi Sushi Rice Recipe

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

1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water 3–4 times until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch for a better texture.
2. 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.
3. While rice cooks, heat vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan (or microwave) just until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Set aside.
4. 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.
5. Let the rice cool to room temperature (not cold) before using it for sushi.