Sushi Rice

2 cups sushi or short grain rice
2 cups water, plus extra for rinsing rice
2 Tblsp rice vinegar
2 Tblsp sugar
1 Tblsp kosher salt

Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover with cool water. Swirl the rice in the water, pur off and repeat 2 - 3 times or until the water in clear.

Place the rice and 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, buncovered. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small blowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 - 45 seconds. Transfer the rice into a large wooden or glass mixing bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Fold thoroughly to combine and coat each grain of rice with the mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature before using to make sushi.


Recipe from http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/sushi-rice-recipe/index.html

Note: 1 cup rice makes about 3 regular rolls, 4 fried rolls, or 6 inside-out rolls.