Sushi Rice

Instructions

1. 1
   Rinse the rice with cold water in a bowl, carefully pouring the water out and adding more. Repeat a few times until the water is clear
2. 2
   Allow the rice to soak in the water for 30 minutes
3. 3
   Place rice and kombu in a rice cooker or pot with water
4. 4
   If using a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes
5. 5
   Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes
6. 6
   While rice is cooking, prepare the sushi rice vinegar
7. 7
   Transfer cooked rice to a large wooden or non-metallic bowl
8. 8
   Drizzle the sushi rice vinegar over the hot rice
9. 9
   Using a cutting motion with a rice paddle, gently fold the vinegar into the rice while fanning to cool
10. 10
    Continue until rice is at room temperature and glossy
11. 11
    Cover with a damp cloth until ready to use