OKOMESAN Round-grain sushi rice 1 kg

A sushi roll needs rice that holds together without losing its character. Grown in Italy, OKOMESAN round-grain rice becomes supple and sticky when cooked, making it well suited to rolls and hand-shaped sushi. That same texture also lends itself to rice puddings and other desserts.

Roll, shape or spoon

Use for maki, rice and fillings rolled in nori, or nigiri, small hand-shaped portions topped with fish or another ingredient. Try rolls with cucumber, avocado or cooked prawns, and season the rice with sushi vinegar. For a sweet alternative, use in a rice pudding with milk and vanilla.

How to cook
Rinse the rice 3–4 times in cold water. Place in a saucepan, adding approximately 4–4.5 cups of water for every 4 cups of rice. Cover and heat over high heat. When the water starts to bubble, reduce the heat and cook for 15–20 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave for 5 minutes. Stir the rice, then allow to cool for a further 10 minutes.

Seasoning for sushi
Mix ½ cup of rice vinegar with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of salt. Transfer the cooled cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the mixture with a wooden spatula. Alternatively, use a ready-made sushi rice vinegar.

Ingredients
Rice (round-grain).

Product details
Net weight: 1 kg. Country of origin: Italy.

Nutrition per 100 g
Energy: 1504 kJ / 354 kcal; fat: 0.4 g, of which saturates: 0.1 g; carbohydrate: 80.4 g, of which sugars: 0.2 g; protein: 6.7 g; salt: 0.013 g.