Sushi Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups short-grain white rice
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute (can use regular sugar if like)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Before cooking the rice, rinse several times in running water until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Drain in a colander for about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Cook on the stovetop or in an electric rice cooker according to the package directions.

4. 4

   In a small saucepan over low heat, combine vinegar, sugar, & salt.

5. 5

   Stir gently to dissolve salt & sugar.

6. 6

   Cool to room temperature.

7. 7

   While the rice is still warm, transfer to a large non-reactive bowl.

8. 8

   Gradually drizzle the vinegar mixture over the rice, fanning the rice as you go.

9. 9

   Use a rice paddle to miz gently without mashing the grains.

10. 10

    Keep the rice covered with a damp cloth at room temperature until ready to make sushi. Do not refrigerate.