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Rice Vinegar: How to Choose and Use for Sushi

For the perfect sushi rice, sushi vinegar is the best choice. This ingredient is used in traditional Japanese recipes.

How is mirin different from rice vinegar?

Mirin is sweet and contains alcohol. Rice vinegar is sour and does not contain alcohol (or contains trace amounts). Mirin is made by fermenting rice for 40-60 days.

What is sushi vinegar?

Sushi vinegar is a mixture of rice vinegar with sugar and salt (sometimes kombu is added). The mixture is heated without letting it boil.

How to use sushi vinegar correctly?

To make sushi rice perfect, add sushi vinegar to it. Gently stir until the rice becomes sticky. At first, it will be wet, but as it cools, it will become dry.

For one cup of prepared sushi rice, use about 2-2.5 tablespoons of sushi vinegar.