Simple Japanese White Rice

1. Put rice in a bowl and wash in several changes of cold water until water is clear.

2. Drain in a sieve 15 minutes.

3. Soak rice in water (3 cups) in a 4-quart heavy pot 30 minutes.

4. Cover pot with lid and bring rice just to a boil over medium-high heat.

5. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes (avoid lifting lid).

6. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.

7. Stir gently with a heatproof rubber spatula, folding from top to bottom of pot.

8. Rice can be kept warm in a bowl, covered, set over (not touching) 1 to 2 inches of simmering water up to 45 minutes.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Water	710.8578 g
Calcium, Ca	71.1 mg
Sodium, Na	14.22 mg
Ash	0.4977 g
Copper, Cu	0.0498 mg
Magnesium, Mg	14.22 mg

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Sushi rice	3 cups	0	0	0
Water	3 cups	0	0	0