KokuhoRice Sushi, 5 Lb

This product delivers both in texture, flavor and in price! Always holds together perfectly when I make my own sushi and the taste makes me come back for more every time so I always make sure I have it in my pantry.

Fantastic for making sticky rice for your homemade sushi! I love sushi rice with SAKE in it, and it's so simple in my Instant Pot (Instant Pot DUO80 8 Qt 7-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer), too! Here's the recipe:2 cups of Kokouho Rose rice2 tbls Sake2-1/2 cups of water minus 2 tablespoons of water. (Add 2 tablespoons of Sake to replace the 2 tablespoons of water in your second cup of water)1/2 cup Japanese Rice Vinegar (Nakano Natural Rice Vinegar, 12 Ounce)1/2 tsp sea salt5 tbls sugarIn the Instant Pot:1.) Put the rinsed rice into the IP2.) Whisk all other ingredients in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.3.) Pour mixture over rice & stir.4.) Lock the lid, make sure it is set to seal and press the 'rice' button.5.) Use quick release and then make sushi!If not using an Instant Pot, follow the directions on the bag :)Quick tip: When rice is done cooking, spread it out onto a silicone mat and fan it with a paper plate or hand fan to cool it quickly. This will help it keep it's shine and be less mushy than if it cools down slowly.* I made my rolls with smoked salmon, imitation crab meat, & avocado, then sprinkled with black & white sesame seeds and served with sriracha mayo and a dab of wasabi. I roll it with a bamboo mat that came FREE with my Nori Seaweed (Nagai Deluxe Sushi Nori Full Sheet 50 Count + Wel Pac Sushimaki SU BAMBOO MAT 9.5"X9.5"), because the Sushi Bazooka (Sushi bazooka by Sushedo. Sushi Roll making kit [BEST QUALITY ON THE MARKET] Sushi bazooka sushi maker tube) uses SO MUCH rice.I dip it all in Braggs (Bragg Liquid Aminos, 32 oz) instead of soy sauce because it tastes the same to me and it makes for such an amazing & healthy meal! I sometimes mix this rice half and half with brown rice (Lundberg Short Grain Rice, Brown, 32 Ounce) in the same recipe for a healthier twist. I hope it inspires someone!

I really like this rice. I prepare it in a rice cooker. I would recommend a 10lb bag, if you eat it a lot. New Pairs is the last company that sold my last bag. This bag was good, too. Just make sure you wash your rice! :)

This is a medium heavy rice, great with very saucy meals, love it also with grilled foods.Simply cook per directions on back of bag, then just let it stand for at least 10-15 min on a cool burner with out opening the lid at all after cooking is done.

The good and the bad:Great price for 5 pounds of sushi rice. I usually use Lindemans and it's that price for 2 pounds. I also use the rice vinegar concoction when making this after it is done.Attempt #1: followed the directions exactly for 1 cup dried rice using my Cuisinart Rice cooker that I always use. The rice was undercooked. It went in the trash.Attempt #2 - I rinsed the rice clear even though directions said don't. Not very sticky, still slightly undercooked.Attempt #3- Increased the rice to 2 cups, rinsed the rice, followed the directions, done.#3 was a winner.You may not get the right texture and stick on your first try if you use a rice cooker. Fear not, just follow my lead and go to #3.

Best sushi rice ever.

It does exactly what it is supposed to do: it makes rice that stays intact after cooking yet absorbs the liquid flavorings, and it’s an affordable brand. My teen loves onigiri the way most kids love pizza. I think she’d eat them every single meal if they were available, so I make a lot of sushi rice. This brand is good and doesn’t cost a ridiculous amount. I’ll buy the super premium stuff for a special occasion, but this brand works for everyday. It has a nice flavor that comes through even with the sweet/salty/sour sushi rice flavoring, but the best part is that each grain stays whole and that gives the onigiri and sushi the right texture. The grains will stick together without turning to mush as long as you follow the directions. I did modify the cooking time to 8-10 minutes moderate heat after it comes to a boil, then take it off heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to finish cooking. That’s probably because my stove is old and heats very unevenly.

This is my second time buying this product, and it makes great sticky rice for sushi.Overall, it's a fantastic product.