Sushi Rice - white rice

Method

• Place rice in strainer.
• Rinse under cold water until water runs clear.
• Drain well.
• Transfer rice to heavy medium saucepan.
• Add 1 1/4 cups fresh cold water and kelp to pan.
• Cover and let soak 30 minutes.
• Uncover, discard kelp and bring mixture to boil.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Cover and cook until water is absorbed and rice is just tender, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Let stand covered 15 minutes.
• Transfer rice to large glass bowl.
• Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in small saucepan.
• Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
• Drizzle mixture over rice.
• Gently toss rice with vinegar mixture to coat.
• Cover rice with clean damp towel and cool completely at room temperature (do not refrigerate).