Instant Pot Recipe | Sushi Rice + Maki Roll Idea (2024)

FAQs

How much rice for one maki roll? ›

One medium sushi roll (Chumaki) like Vegetarian Sushi Roll requires 1 cup (150 g) of sushi rice. One thin sushi roll (Hosomaki) requires ½ cup (80 g) of sushi rice. One inside-out sushi roll (Uramaki) like California Roll requires ¾ cup (110 g) sushi rice. One nigiri sushi requires 20 g of sushi rice.

1:1 – While you generally use 1 cup rice to 1 ¼ cups water for stovetop rice, in the Instant Pot, that ratio drops down to 1:1, aka 1 cup of water for every one cup of rice.

The rice to water ratio should be 1:1. If you are cooking more than 500g of rice, reduce the amount of water. You should not need to drain the rice after cooking. Before cooking, rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water until the water runs clear.

The vinegar ratio: Use about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 1/4 teaspoons sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt per cup of (dry) rice you're cooking. Combine the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Turn the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer just until the salt and sugar are dissolved.

To get perfect sushi rice consistency, stick with an easy-to-remember rice to water ratio of 1:1. That means for every one cup of sushi rice, you need to add one cup of filtered water.

Soaking short grain Japanese rice for sushi rice dishes is an essential step. If you want to cook sushi rice like a Michelin Star Chef, soak the premium quality sushi rice for about 20 to 30 minutes before cooking. Also, always use room temperature water to cook sushi rice.

Once the rice has soaked and absorbed its weight in water, it's important to leave it to drain, removing any excess water. If you don't give it time to drain, you will have too much water in the pan and the rice will overcook.

Be careful not to add too much liquid at once, as it can make the rice mushy. Fluff with a Fork: After the rice is cooked, let it sit with the lid on for a few minutes, then fluff it with a fork. Gently separate the grains to break up any clumps and release excess moisture.

Rinsing rice removes any dirt and excess starch that can make the rice sticky, and, I've found, makes the rice taste better. According to Instant Pot's manual, rinsing the rice also makes up for the small amount of moisture lost in evaporation during the cooking process.

We're spreading about 1 cup of rice per whole sheet of nori, leaving a small space at the top edge of the nori so you can seal up the roll. PRO TIP: Wet your fingers as you spread the sticky sushi rice over the nori.

How many grams of rice is in one piece of sushi? ›

One piece of sushi (Nigiri) contains around 20 g cooked rice plus topping. Two people generally eat approximately 18 pieces of sushi as a main course. That corresponds to around 350 g cooked rice. Put 150 g uncooked rice into a pan, cover it with cold water and then swish and stir with your hand to wash it thoroughly.

1 ½ cups (300g) uncooked rice is enough for about 4-5 thick California rolls or 7-8 medium Maki rolls. Depending on your appetite, this is enough for 2-4 people. Calculate more generously if you are unsure about the amount of rice you need.

To cook: Allow approximately 50g of rice per person. Place the rice in a large pan of boiling water. Add salt if required. Boil for 10-12 minutes and drain thoroughly before serving.