How to make Sushi Rice in an Instant Pot

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Instant Pot Sushi Rice is easy and requires little hands-on time. This flavorful recipe will have you eating homemade sushi in no time!

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Cooling Time20

Total Time1

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Japanese, Universal

Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, grains, plant based, rice, rice bowl, seasoned rice, short grain rice, side dish, sushi, sushi rice, vegan

Special Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 256kcal

2 cups short grain sushi rice
2 cups water
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons table salt or 1 Tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt

Add 2 cups short grain sushi rice to a large fine-mesh strainer and rinse with cold water until the water runs clear. Place the rinsed rice into the Instant Pot and add 2 cups water.
Close the vent, turn off the "keep warm" setting, and set the instant pot to cook at low pressure for 12 minutes. When it's complete, let the pressure release naturally (about 10 minutes).
While you're waiting, stir together ⅓ cup rice vinegar, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons table salt in a microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds on high, then stir again until the sugar and salt dissolve completely (if you're having trouble getting them to dissolve, you can microwave for 20-30 more seconds).
When the instant pot pressure is completely released, open the lid and pour the vinegar mixture over the rice. Gently fold the vinegar into the rice using a rice spoon or large spoon (it will look at first like the rice will be a soupy mess - don't worry, just keep folding gently) until the vinegar mixture is absorbed, and the rice is sticky.
If it's not already, turn the keep warm function off on the instant pot, and allow the rice to cool slightly (or cool to room temperature if preferred) before serving (if you plan to serve it right away, you can transfer it to a large, shallow dish to cool more quickly). Use the seasoned sushi rice to make homemade sushi, serve with poke, or make sushi bowls.