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HomeCooking MethodInstant Pot

Instant Pot Sushi Rice

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 02/16/21 Updated: 01/21/25
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Instant Pot sushi rice is the easiest way to get consistently fluffy, flavorful rice anytime you’re in the mood for homemade sushi rolls or bowls. It’s a little sweet, a little sour, and a lotta delicious.

White sushi rice in a small silver bowl, taken from the side

What Makes This Method So Good

  • Using the Instant Pot is a total game-changer, especially when it comes to rice. It’s so much faster than a stove-top method, and it gives you consistently perfect rice every time.
  • It’s fluffy, sticky, and a little firm – everything you want in sushi rice.
  • Flavored with a light rice-vinegar-mixture, it has just enough flavor to compliment any of your other sushi ingredients without overpowering.

Key Ingredients

Sushi Rice – Japanese-style short-grain white rice is the ideal sushi rice because it’s a little sticky and plumps up beautifully. Jasmine or basmati rice are similar, but not quite the same, so stick to anything short-grain or specifically labelled “sushi rice”.

Rice Vinegar – Don’t sleep on this! Rice vinegar gives the sushi rice that slightly sour, tangy flavor that we all know and love. If you leave this out, your rice will taste pretty bland. Use an unseasoned rice vinegar, which doesn’t contain added salt or sugar, since we’re adding our own in this recipe.

Chef’s Tips

  • Don’t skip the pre-cook rinse to remove any dirt and starches on the outside of the rice. Be sure to rinse until the water runs completely clear. Don’t over-rinse, though, as oversaturating the rice may change the texture.
  • The sugar and salt need to fully dissolve in the oil & vinegar mixture. If you need to, you can heat the mixture a little to make sure everything incorporates fully.
  • If you can, avoid using metal bowls or utensils when you’re mixing the liquids or letting the rice cool before serving. Some metals can react with the vinegar, giving your rice a funky taste. Metal bowls also heat up very quickly, so if you’re letting your rice cool in a metal bowl, you may be inadvertently warming it longer, which can change the consistency of your rice. Metal spoons can damage the rice, too.
  • Don’t stir the liquid into the rice, as the stirring motion can damage the rice and make it mushy. Instead, just gently fold the liquid in until it’s well incorporated.
Overhead photo of white sushi rice in a small silver bowl

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White sushi rice in a small silver bowl, taken from the side
5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot Sushi Rice

Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 25 minutes minutes
Total: 30 minutes minutes
Instant Pot sushi rice is the easiest way to get consistently fluffy, flavorful rice anytime you're in the mood for homemade sushi rolls or bowls. It's a little sweet, a little sour, and a lotta delicious.
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4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Japanese sushi rice
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar unseasoned
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Small glass bowl
  • Wooden mixing spoon
  • Damp towel

Instructions 

  • Rinse rice for approximately 3 minutes, until water runs clear. Add rinsed rice and 1 ¼ cups water to Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
    Uncooked sushi rice in an Instant Pot
  • Place lid on Instant Pot and set valve to Sealing position. Cook on Manual High pressure for 10 minutes, then Natural Release for 10 minutes. Remove lid. Fluff rice with fork.
    Fluffed sushi rice in the Instant Pot
  • In small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, salt, white sugar, and oil. Gently fold liquid mixture into rice. Let rice come to room temperature before using. Keep rice covered with damp towel if not using immediately.
    Rice vinegar, salt, white sugar, and oil in a small glass bowl for Instant Pot sushi rice

Notes

We used a 6-quart Instant Pot for this recipe.
Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for 1 serving. Macros may vary slightly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used.
To determine the size of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed, then weigh the entire finished recipe. Divide the total weight of the recipe (not including the weight of the bowl, pot, or plate the food is in) by 4. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 216kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Total Carbs: 41g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Net Carbs: 40g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 36mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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  1. AvatarAndrea says

    Posted on 4/12/24 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out perfectly! I found the balance of vinegar and sugar to be spot on.

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    • Jessica | Easy Healthy Recipes TeamJessica | Easy Healthy Recipes Team says

      Posted on 7/10/24 at 6:36 pm

      So glad you loved it! Thanks for sharing, Andrea!

      Reply

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Foodie turned food blogger, I've been developing and sharing my flavor-packed, approachable recipes for more than a decade now! In addition to blogging, I'm also a certified health coach, serial entrepreneur, and busy mom of 3. I believe food should be delicious, nutritious meals don't need to be complicated, anyone can cook, and fed is best no matter your age.

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