Sushi Rice

Less-sweet sushi rice for nigiri-zushi, chirashi-zushi, gomaku-zushi

1/2 c. vinegar

2 T. sugar

2-3 tsp. salt

Dissolve sugar and salt in vinegar in pan, but do not boil.

Sweet sushi rice for inari-zushi, thick sushi rolls, chirashi-zushi

1/2 c. vinegar

4-5 T. sugar

2 -3 tsp. salt

Sweet-salty sushi rice for saba-zushi and sushi used to stuff such fish as horse mackerel and sweetfish.

1/2 c. vinegar

3 1/2 T. sugar

1 1/3 T. salt

Sushi rice slightly sweeter than that given above for use in pressed sushi, gold-wrapped sushi and so on.

1/2 cup vinegar

6 - 8 T. sugar

1 1/3 T. salt