Is Washing Rice Necessary When You're Making Sushi? I have a lot of my viewers ask me about washing rice, how many times they should rinse the rice, and why it's necessary. In this video, I'll answer all of those questions and explain why it's important to wash your sushi rice every time. 3 Minutes of Sushi is a new type of video format that I'm trying out. These will be short videos (approx. 3 minutes in length) that will cover some interesting facts and answer common questions about making sushi at home. For more information on how to make sushi at home, check out my website: http://www.secretsofsushi.com/rolling-sushi-101For more info about the equipment I use, check out: http://secretsofsushi.com/essential-equipment-make-sushi-home