The best rice for making sushi is short-grain Japanese rice. Sushi rice is stickier and slightly sweeter than regular white rice, making it ideal for rolling up in sushi or onigiri. Shop our selection of premium sushi rice to perfect your recipes.
The best rice for making sushi is short-grain Japanese rice. Sushi rice is stickier and slightly sweeter than regular white rice, making it ideal for rolling up in sushi or onigiri. Shop our selection of premium sushi rice to perfect your recipes.
the best rice to make sushi
Most rice labelled as ‘sushi rice’ is short-grain Japonica rice. This type of rice has that essential stickiness and higher starch content that you don’t get with longer-grain rice. Even if a rice is not specifically labelled as being for sushi but is premium-grade short-grain rice, it will work well for sushi!
While both sushi rice and glutinous rice have a sticky texture (and may sometimes be referred to as ‘sticky rice’), they are not the same thing. Glutinous rice is even stickier than sushi rice and is more typically used in desserts.
To give your sushi that professional quality, you will need to season it properly. Check out our rice vinegars to achieve the perfect flavour.
short grain rice
Short-grain rice is not only ideal for sushi but is also a great option for making onigiri, bibimbap, donburi rice bowls and for accompanying katsu curry or even making rice-based desserts. It is a wonderfully versatile rice and an absolute staple for your cupboard.
For a simple recipe to get you started, see our vegan sushi recipe.
